About the role#
As an Accounting Co-op, you will support day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting. You will contribute to real projects that impact employees, residents, and operations across the organization. This role provides exposure to full-cycle accounting in an operating environment.
What you'll do#
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Reconcile daily Square sales and processing fees against bank deposits and supporting reports.
- Record resident payments and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
- Reconcile community cash floats, verify balances, and investigate discrepancies.
- Prepare payroll templates and assist with payroll-related journal entries.
- Prepare rent increase letters and maintain accurate resident rent records.
- Reconcile accounts, credit card transactions, and process necessary adjustments.
- Maintain accurate financial records and process intercompany charges.
- Collect financial data, prepare journal entries, and assist with month-end accounting activities.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a relevant post-secondary program, specifically a Co-op or Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) program.
- Basic accounting knowledge.
- Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
- Comfort working with details, data, and structured tasks.
- Clear communication skills and a willingness to ask questions.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.
- Initiative and the ability to follow through on assigned work.
- This position is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons only.
Location & details#
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Compensation: $20 per hour.
- Term: 8 months (rolling).
- Note: This role is funded through WIL Digital and Co-op Grants, requiring candidates to be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons.
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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