About the role#
The Region of Waterloo is hiring a student for the Treasury Services division. This is a four-month, full-time contract running from January to April 2027. You will work on-site in Kitchener, Ontario, performing accounting tasks and financial analysis to support regional operations.
What you'll do#
- Reconcile monthly sales and revenue data against bank accounts.
- Prepare journal vouchers and monthly or annual journal entries.
- Analyze and reconcile debenture transactions and sinking fund investment records.
- Coordinate documentation for investment purchases.
- Create financial schedules, cash flow projections, and annual FIR schedules.
- Investigate and correct general ledger errors.
- Generate reports and maintain spreadsheets.
- Conduct special studies and provide cost-benefit analyses using financial models.
- Perform other basic accounting functions as needed.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a university or college program related to Accounting or Business, with at least one year of study completed.
- Registration as a full-time student.
- Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial accounting practices.
- Proficiency in math and word processing.
- Experience using Microsoft Office and financial software systems.
- Ability to work independently and adjust to changing priorities.
- Communication skills to exchange information and work within a team.
- Ability to support the values of the Region.
- Capability to occasionally lift file boxes weighing up to 11 kg, which involves bending and reaching.
Location & details#
- Location: 150 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January to April).
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (35 hours per week).
- Compensation: $23.67 to $26.30 per hour.
About Region of Waterloo
The Region of Waterloo provides municipal government services to the community. Established in 1973, the organization manages waste, transit, public health, and water supply. It employs over 2,000 people across various fields including skilled trades, health care, and administrative support. The regional government is based in Kitchener, Ontario.
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