Accounting co-op student (8 months)

Our Accounting Department in Vancouver is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Accounting co-op student to join our team starting in May 2024.
Accounting co-op student (8 months)
Responsibilities:

• Support the Financial Reporting team in their monthly, quarterly, and annual filings
• Prepare, update, and maintain periodic financial reports within Excel
• Assist with the preparation of consolidation journal entries
• Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis projects requested from other departments
• Assist in the documentation of financial tasks and processes
• Assist with ERP validations and system implementations
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes while effectively using existing West Fraser processes
• Other duties as required

Our ideal candidate would have:

• Undergraduate pursuing a degree in Accounting to pursue their CPA designation upon graduation.
• Completion of Introductory Financial Accounting courses and working towards prerequisites for admission into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).
• Possess a general understanding of accounting principles and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Proficient in MS Office suite (specifically Microsoft Excel).
• Keen interest in financial analysis and desire to learn new financial concepts.
• Quantitative and analytical abilities are required.
• Strong communication skills and experience working in teams.
• Previous accounting-related office experience is considered an asset.

What our team offers you:

• A collaborative, high-energy, team-based experience focused on the mentoring development of an aspiring CPA in a co-op program.
• First-hand experience working alongside CPAs in the Financial Reporting department of a multi-national company listed on the New York and Toronto Stock Exchanges.
• Exposure to working with cross-functional teams from other departments.
• Practice your indirect influence skills as you coordinate tasks and consolidate data from multiple sources and departments.
• The role receives guidance and direction from the Senior Financial Analyst of the Financial Reporting team with opportunities to work with the Financial Controller and Manager of Financial Reporting.
• The annual salary range for this position is usually between $39,000 and $44,000, depending on skills and experience.

About West Fraser:
West Fraser is a leading forest products company. We are listed on the TSX, NYSE and recognized for the tenth time as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. Our goals are straightforward - leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products.
West Fraser Timber has over 60 locations across Canada, the United States, and Europe. We believe strongly in promoting from within and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company. West Fraser offers an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension plan.
West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin or any other protected legal characteristic.
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