Our student and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore Sun Life from the inside. You’ll make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities, while building the skills and experience that allow you to grow in a meaningful and rewarding way.

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Length of Term: 4 months (Fall term - September to December 2023)

Hybrid/Remote: This co-op opportunity is voluntarily in person, remote or hybrid. If you decide remote or hybrid, you will be required to work within the province. Remote work outside of the province will not be a possibility.

The Dealer Accounting & Control team is responsible for ensuring the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of accounting transactions from the administration systems through to the General Ledger. This includes cash controls monitoring, accounting, and reporting related to the Dealer business. The Financial Control Specialist (Co-op) will be responsible for ensuring that all work is complete and accurate, identifying and escalating any issues and offering alternatives for a solution. The successful candidate should possess a natural willingness to support the team in the accomplishment of all objectives, strive to understand client’s needs, create efficiencies, and support innovation.

What will you do?

• Reconciliation of various suspense and balance sheet accounts

• Completing manual journal entries

• Monitor daily accounting reports and error corrections

• Research discrepancies to reconcile all related bank accounts for the Dealer products

• Responsible for money movement between various systems and bank accounts

• Engage in process improvement to create efficiencies

• Maintain and create accounting procedures documentation

• Project or adhoc work as required

What do you need to succeed?

• Accounting program; 2nd year or above

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

• Ability to handle conflicting priorities and meet stringent deadlines

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Ability to operate effectively as a team member as well as independently with limited supervision

• Solid problem-solving skills, analytical skills and attention to accuracy and detail

• Adaptable, pro-active, and positive approach toward change

What's in it for you?

• A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture where you're an innovator and trusted partner

• An environment of continuous learning and improvement

• Joining Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2020

• Named as one of the world's most sustainable organizations where we lead community-based programs to improve the lives of individuals and families

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted for. The Base Pay which you will be considered for will vary depending on the Campus program you are selected for.

Eligible Sun Life employees for various Campus Graduate programs will also participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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