Intern, Accounting - Toronto, Canada - SickKids Foundation

SickKids Foundation

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Help us create healthier futures as a Intern, Accounting

ABOUT US

SickKids Foundation, with over 50 years of philanthropic impact in 2023, is Canada's largest charitable funder of child health research, learning and care, raising over $200 million last year. As a national charity, SickKids Foundation invests in national and international initiatives to benefit children in Canada and around the world. As the fundraising partner to The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), we are aligned in supporting Precision Child Health (PCH), the future of tailoring medicine to each child's unique traits so SickKids can diagnose faster, treat smarter, and predict better.
We are driven by our core values of integrity, collaboration, excellence, innovation, and inclusion, with goals of delivering an unmatched donor experience, investing in our people and culture, driving innovative and sustainable fundraising, and leading in digital charity.
SickKids Foundation is committed to an inclusive culture by embedding equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do. We aim to build awareness and skills in this area, both internally and with our partners. Our commitment extends to creating a safe, positive work environment. For details on our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion commitment, please click here.
We're committed to attracting and retaining passionate individuals to help create a healthier future. That's why SickKids Foundation is looking for a new Intern, Accounting.

Position Status:
Temporary Full-Time (4 months)

Available: May 2024
Description of the Position:
As a member of the Finance team, the Intern will assist in delivering a broad range of Accounting functions. With supervision the Intern will assist in updating and verifying Endowment reporting for donor reports. The intern will also assist with the Accounts Payable process and assist the Accounting Team with adhoc projects as required.
This role reports directly to Associate Director, Accounting.
You will:
Assist with yearend Endowment reporting including:
verifying that data is accurately accounted for.

- o updating reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- o identifying reconciliation anomalies.

Assist with processing accounts payable, including verifying invoices are processed in a timely manner and accurately approved per policy;
Additional duties and projects as assigned.

Required Skills:

Qualifications:

Enrolled in a University degree or Community College diploma in Human Resources
Recently graduated or enrolled in a University degree or Community College diploma in Accounting or equivalent, which requires a coop placement;
Previous Accounting and or Finance experience (preferred);
Intermediate/advanced competency with various Microsoft Office Suite products, particularly Excel;
Ability to act with discretion, tact and diplomacy;
Excellent attention to detail;
Exceptional oral and written communication skills;
Superior customer service skills;
Able to constantly reprioritize work in a fast paced, service oriented environment;
Excellent at time management and organizational skills; and
A team player
Total Compensation Package:

- $ $19.56/hour