Summer Intern, Accounting​/Reporting Assistant

Job Description

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 7,200 globally, we focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses.

Through our shared values, we focus on building a sustainable future, diversity and belonging, and providing continuous learning and development.

The Intern, Accounting/Reporting is responsible for providing transactional support for multiple processes within the organization accounting department. The individual will focus primarily on the facilities management services division of our business.

May-August

Hybrid, office in Ottawa

• Assists the team with data entry and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records.
• Assist with gathering and analyzing back-up support for subledger and journal entries
• Assists in analysis, consolidation and streamlining of budgeting and forecasting process.
• Assists in performing balance sheet and account reconciliations as needed.
• Compile and analyze data during the month end reporting process, track information, and support the company or client.
• Other duties as assigned

• Files, maintains and retrieves documentations for audit support
• Other duties as assigned

• Currently enrolled in and working towards a university/college degree preferably in accounting
• Ability to execute work according to established procedures
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations - addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, along with ability to identify inaccuracies in data
• Ability to process a high volume of data requiring strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to communicate effectively with others for the purpose of data exchange, clarification and dispute resolution
• Ability to exercise judgment
• Proficient with accounting systems, MS Office Excel and other MS Office software applications along with ability to quickly learn other information systems and software applications

This is a full-time, contract position with a salary range of $19 - $23 per hour. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate's competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!