Accounting Intern

Company Description

Cancer affects everyone. It remains the leading cause of death in Canada and the second worldwide, with cases expected to double in the next 20 years.

Accelerating cancer research and care is our top priority.

At The Princess Margaret, our bold vision is to Conquer Cancer In Our Lifetime.

As one of the world’s top five cancer research centers, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is renowned for groundbreaking scientific discoveries and exceptional patient care.

The Foundation’s role is to support, enable, and accelerate this vital work.

Signs of a brighter future are evident. Our dedicated community, combined with the excellence, determination, and creative thinking of the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre team, is driving a movement against cancer.

Together, we can make a profound impact, prolonging lives and giving people more time with their loved ones.

With the generous support of our passionate community, The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation (PMCF) is transforming the cancer experience, offering real hope to patients in Canada and around the world.

In the past fiscal year, PMCF raised $284 million, our highest revenue ever, and granted $ million to the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

These crucial funds are propelling world-class cancer research and setting new standards of care.

Through the power of our movement, we will achieve our vision to Conquer Cancer In Our Lifetime. Every donation made today accelerates cancer research, improving and prolonging lives tomorrow.

Job Description

Union : Non-Union

Department : Finance

Hours : 35 hours

Wage range : $21 / hour

Status : Temporary, Full Time (8 months - 1 year contract)

Posted Date : June 28th

Closing Date : July 5th

Hiring Timeline :

Screenings : July 8 - 12

Interviews : July 15 - 19

Start Date : July 29th

We are looking for a highly motivated Finance Intern to join our Finance Team. Reporting into the Director, Financial Reporting & Planning, the Intern will get the opportunity to learn and develop their skills in all facets of the Finance function.

You will :

• Support the monthly forecasting process through the generation of key financial reports, templates, and models
• Monitor bank account balances and escalate to senior team members if a transfer is necessary
• Assist with bank reconciliations to identify differences between financial records and bank balances
• Maintain fixed asset depreciation schedules for computer hardware and office equipment monthly
• Support the accounts payable function at the Foundation. This means you will work with internal stakeholders to process their payments, and with external vendors to ensure new vendor information is accurately maintained within our accounting system;

external vendors are paid on time; invoices are accurately coded and possess the appropriate approvals; ensure all relevant support is stored digitally.

• Assist with purchase card reviews and processing for payment
• Prepare and post journal entries along with other month end closing processes
• Support the external audit by retrieving documents, compiling reports and answering questions posed by the auditors
• Support internal stakeholders with inquiries or report requests
• Assist in ad-hoc requests and projects as directed by management

Qualifications

• Enrolled or recently completion of a university or college degree in accounting, finance, or business
• Experience in an office environment, particularly in an accounting / finance function
• Understanding of intermediate accounting principles
• Intermediate level ability in Microsoft Excel (Lookup formulas, Pivot Tables)
• High attention to detail
• A strong work ethic and a willingness to learn
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to handle competing tasks from various stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to respond to inquiries
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team
• Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

We believe that the way we work together is just as important as what we accomplish. By making choices and taking actions that align with our values, we achieve greater success, and our work lives become happier and more meaningful.

At PMCF, we strive to foster a culture built on Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE). Central to these values is our commitment to IDEAA : Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism.

• Experience a sense of purpose that you won’t get anywhere else, in any other job. You will be making a difference for millions of people impacted by cancer
• We offer a competitive compensation package including competitive salary, incentive pay, health benefits, and Health of Ontario Pension Plan
• We have an open and approachable culture that enables you to bring your best ideas forward
• We will invest in your growth through ongoing learning opportunities, individual development planning, and education assistance programs
• We offer a hybrid work environment with Tuesday, Thursday and one other day per week in office, or as required subject to business needs

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to : all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position.

Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN’s mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.