Accounting Intern (September to December 2026)
The intern will manage accounting tasks including preparing journal entries, maintaining financial records, and performing bank reconciliations. They will also assist with budgeting, forecasting, month-end close processes, and supporting the Accounts Payable department.
- On-site
- Mississauga, ON
- Posted Aug 18, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
As an Accounting Intern, you will play an integral role in our team and will be responsible for managing various accounting tasks. You will have the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in developing technical accounting skills. The role requires comfort with working with numbers, strong attention to detail, and the ability to learn quickly. This role requires you to be onsite at our Mississauga location. This role reports to the Controller. This is a four-month assignment from Monday, September 7th to Friday, December 18th 2026. Cores Responsibilities Preparing and booking various journal entries to close the fiscal month. Maintain accurate financial records using internal trackers & accounting software (AS400) Prepare bank reconciliations, monitor, and journalize daily cash transactions including bank charges and other cash transactions. Review credit card expenses and post credit card transactions. Generate and/or prepare regular reports and other ad-hoc reports and analysis. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close tasks. Provide support for the Accounts Payable department. Other special projects and assignments as required. Mandatory Requirements Currently enrolled or recently completed a post-secondary program in accounting, business or Finance. Previous Accounting or Finance experience is an asset. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with advanced Excel skills. You have strong analytical skills with the ability to gather information, synthesize it, and ‘connect-the-dots. You have excellent communication and presentation skills, enabling you to effectively collaborate across all levels both within and outside of the organization. Experience working with accounting systems will be an asset. In addition to the afore-mentioned qualifications and experiences, we are looking for individuals who can make a difference by consistently demonstrating the following skills and traits: A high degree of problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels within the organization. Pro-active and able to work in a team-based environment. Curious and possess a continuous-improvement mindset, with a personal desire to learn and add value to the business. Resourceful, solution-focused, and comfortable working with other departments. Inherently demonstrate a high level of integrity and be trustworthy. You love what you do and have a positive, friendly attitude.
What you’ll do
The intern will manage accounting tasks including preparing journal entries, maintaining financial records, and performing bank reconciliations. They will also assist with budgeting, forecasting, month-end close processes, and supporting the Accounts Payable department.
Requirements
Candidates must be currently enrolled in or have recently completed a post-secondary program in accounting, business, or finance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically advanced Excel skills, and strong analytical and communication abilities are required.
Listed skills
- Problem solvingPreferred
- Attention to detailPreferred
- Microsoft ExcelPreferred
- CommunicationPreferred
- Microsoft OfficePreferred
- AccountingPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Accounting
- Financial reporting
- Bank reconciliation
- Journal entries
- Cash transactions
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Accounts payable
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Analytical skills
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- AS400
- Ad Hoc Reporting
- Resourcefulness
- Month-End Closing
- Curiosity
- Willingness To Learn
- Information Gathering
- Quick Learning
- Analytical Skills
- Accounts Payable
- Accounting Software
- Accounting Systems
- Bank Reconciliations
- Decision Making
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Finance
- Financial Statements
- Problem Solving
- Presentations
- Proactivity
- Technical Accounting
- Trustworthiness
- Solutions Focused
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Finance & Accounting
- Administrative
- Accounting Intern
- Accountant (General)
- Accountants
- Accountants and Auditors
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week