Location
Toronto, ON | Canada
Job description
Come Build Your Career at Aecon!
As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.
At Aecon, you can count on:
- Safety First. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
- Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
- Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
- Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.
We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!
At Aecon we:
- Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being
- Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs
- Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs , and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
- Are a leader in sustainable construction . With a strong commitment to operating responsibility by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!
What is the Opportunity?
Faster.Smarter.Safer. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is ready to become Canada’s #1 utility construction provider and we’re looking for a Finance Co-op Student to help us get there!
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Co-op Student will be responsible for daily activities such as General Ledger maintenance and entering billings and payroll entries into the systems. While performing administrative tasks and additional duties as required.
This is a 13-month Co-op opportunity with our Utilities Finance team beginning May 2024!
What You'll Do Here
- Assist with month end close off process (i.e., preparation of journal entries for divisional financial statements and elimination entries, recurring entries, and accruals).
- Assist with the preparation of monthly management report, including financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Monthly inter-company reconciliation and confirmation with other Aecon divisions.
- Monthly JV Billings and associated reconciliations.
- Account analysis and preparation of working papers and schedules.
- Prepare joint-venture financial statement for JV Partners.
- Perform reconciliations and variance analysis, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
- Build and maintain excel reporting models used for monthly and quarterly reporting.
- Assist with preparation of business plan and quarterly forecast, including entry and maintenance of data in accounting system.
- Assist with interim and year end audit and reporting requirements.
- Assist with year end tax worksheets.
- Assist with client reporting.
- Document and ensure continuous process improvements are applied within area of responsibility.
- Participate in special projects and initiatives as required.
- Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.
What You Bring to the Team
- Related post-secondary education, working towards Accounting/Finance designation (CPA, CGA, CMA, CA)
- Demonstrated computer software proficiency with Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills required.
- Excellent and proven organizational skills to meet multiple deadlines and handle multiple tasks within a fast-paced work environment.
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
- Ability to work with a sense of urgency by demonstrating the ability to shift priorities to accomplish objectives.
- Effective time management to keep commitments to both internal and external clients.
- Excellent communication skills
- Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.
Aecon fosters diversity , inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.
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