About the role#
As an Accounting Co-op, you will support day-to-day operations and financial reporting. You will contribute to real projects that impact residents and operations across the organization. This role provides exposure to full-cycle accounting in an active operating environment.
What you'll do#
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Reconcile daily Square sales and processing fees against bank deposits.
- Record resident payments and maintain documentation for audit purposes.
- Reconcile community cash floats and verify balances.
- Prepare payroll templates and assist with payroll-related journal entries.
- Draft rent increase letters and manage resident rent records.
- Reconcile credit card transactions and process adjustments.
- Process intercompany charges and collect financial data for journal entries.
- Assist with month-end accounting activities.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a post-secondary program, specifically in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- Participation in a Co-op or Work-Integrated Learning program.
- Basic accounting knowledge.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
- Comfort working with data and structured tasks.
- Clear communication skills and a willingness to ask questions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Initiative to follow through on assigned work.
Location & details#
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: $20/hour.
- Term: 8 months (rolling).
- Eligibility: Open to domestic students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
About Optima Living
Optima Living operates seniors living communities across Alberta and British Columbia. Founded in 2007, the company manages over 3,700 beds for residents ranging from independent living to memory care and residential mental health. It is a privately held organization with a workforce of over 400 employees. The company maintains its headquarters in Vancouver.
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