Finance and Accounting Co-op

Job Title: Finance and Accounting Co-op

Reporting directly to the Program Manager, Business Systems or their designate, we are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Finance and Accounting Co-op to join our team. This co-op provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial analysis, accounting, and reporting while working closely with experienced finance professionals. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, has strong analytical skills, and possesses a basic understanding of financial principles.

Benefits Of The Co-Op:

• Hands-on experience in corporate finance and accounting.
• Exposure to real-world financial operations and decision-making.
• Opportunity to network with finance professionals.
• Mentorship and 1-on-1 support from the team with the opportunity to explore what you are interested in and grow in your role.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Accounts Payable/Accounts Payable

• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable team and processes.
• Create a detailed report outlining travel expenses to aid in bank reconciliation processes.
• Use financial software and tools for data entry and analysis.
• Track outstanding receivables and follow up on payments.
• Maintain vendor relations and verify banking information over the phone.
• Help reconcile accounts and process invoices and payments or expense reports.

Quarterly and Month-End Filings

• Support monthly and quarterly financial statement filing
• Analyze and reconcile all variances in invoicing, purchase orders and foreign exchange.
• Analyze and reconcile all intercompany transactions that occur between entities.
• Prepare monthly accruals based on reports from other departments.

Administrative Tasks and Projects

• Maintain Skeena Finance SharePoint page, updated to reflect changes in procedure or policy, new team members or structures and information for the entire company to reference.
• Aid in preparing monthly and quarterly checklists for control/audit purposes and ensure all preparation/completion dates and required tasks are correctly recorded.
• Provide administrative support to finance and accounting departments as needed.
• Maintain and organize financial records and documents.
• Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of financial data.
• Participate in ad hoc finance projects and initiatives as required.
• All other duties as reasonably assigned

The Ideal Candidate

Education / Qualifications:

• Currently in third year or above, or recently completed a degree in, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

Experience / Skills

• Basic knowledge of financial principles and accounting concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software/tools.
• Experience with ERP systems, specifically Pronto, would be considered an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented with excessive attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exhibits a high degree of responsibility for confidential matters
• Effective team player who can jump in wherever is needed
• Strong interpersonal and reasoning skills, with proven problem-solving abilities
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as with others

Work Location & Conditions

This is an office-based job, in Skeena’s Corporate office located in Vancouver, British Columbia on a Monday to Friday schedule. Additionally, the job is in a fast paced, with having to manage multiple competing priorities. Some flexibility in work location may be considered.

Depending on business needs and circumstances, this internship will run from January – May 2026.

Compensation
The expected hourly range for this position is CAD $20-24/hour in line with the competitive job market for such roles carried out in British Columbia. Hourly ranges are guidelines and any job offer received by a candidate will be determined on a number of factors such as relevant education, training, and/or experience.

All Applicants MUST be legally entitled to work in Canada. Priority hiring consideration will be given to Indigenous Nations members who reside within the territories our projects are located.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.