Student, Pension Accounting and Payroll; Summer

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Under the direction of the Manager, with support provided by the Pension Accounting Analyst, you will be accountable for the accurate and timely processing of daily financial and non-financial transactions, in a multi-client/multi-functional environment.

As a key member of the Pension Accounting Team, within the Financial Services team, the Student, Pension Accounting and Payroll deals with approximately 1,000 employers, 180,000 pensioners, and administers the transactions and accounting for both contributions and payments of approximately $5 billion each.

The Student, Pension Accounting and Payroll executes business processes using OMERS systems; interacts with other teams including Pension Operations as well as external clients; and is a key contributor to the professional services delivery and teamwork environment.

• Process transactions accurately that require thorough review, interpretation, and analysis of supporting documents, and department and corporate policies and procedures
• Review documentation from employers for accuracy and completeness and, if required, follow up for missing or incomplete documents/information
• Respond to employer inquiries and research and analyze data to resolve issues
  
  Demonstrate sound judgment and diplomacy when dealing with client issues to provide timely, accurate responses
• Work cooperatively with peers to ensure team, division and corporate objectives are met
• Develop short term plans to assist with day‑to‑day tasks and ensuring that Service Standards are met

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate business, accounting, or math program and/or a strong interest in pensions or accounting
• A team player able to operate in a fast‑paced environment with numerous priorities and deadlines
• Someone with strong written and verbal communication skills; strong computer skills including basic knowledge of Excel
• Organized with excellent planning, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Detail oriented, as transactions can have high financial risk and impact to the employer and member

• An awesome opportunity to learn from a small and dedicated team that is engaged and excited to train and coach you, and provide exposure to a wide variety of processes
• Chance to learn about pensions and how we receive and process approximately $5 billion in payments each year
• Opportunity to be part of the student community at OMERS & Oxford
• An orientation program to set you up for success during your work term!
• Networking and educational session with different leaders across the business

We believe that time together in the office is important for OMERS and Oxford, the strength of our employees, and the work we do for our pension members. In delivering on our pension promise, keeping us connected to our work and each other,our flexible hybrid work guideline requires teams to come in to the office 1-2 days per week.

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