Accounting Summer Student

Job Details

Accounting Summer Student

Vision

The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario. We serve approximately 87,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto and represent close to 475,000 Catholic school supporters. At the TCDSB, we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope. The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbor, and self.

We fully engage students in learning that supports their academic, spiritual, socio-emotional, and physical growth and development. At TCDSB, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community. The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations our Catholic values, and the Board's Pastoral Plans are foundational to our exemplary approach to teaching and learning in the 21st Century.

With a staff of 14,000, the TCDSB is a dynamic school board and is seeking an Accounting Summer Student for a temporary five (5) month contract within the Financial Services department.

Pay Rate: $23/Hr (Exclusive of Statutory Holiday & Vacation Pay)

Period of Employment: May 4th, 2026, to September 3, 2026

All interested applicants are welcome to apply, we are an inclusive employer.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Reporting to and under the direction of the Senior Manager, Audit, Accounting and Assurance, this role provides the opportunity to gain experience in various accounting functions. The position supports the accounting department in general accounting functions, while gaining practical knowledge of accounting systems and financial processes.

• Assist with reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, including bank, prepaid, accrual, and clearing accounts
• Maintain accurate financial records
• Provide general administrative and accounting support
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently enrolled in 2nd/ 3rd year degree program in Accounting
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to learn quickly
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel skills and working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint
• Must be a Canadian resident or have Landed Immigration status, with a valid work permit approved through Immigration Canada
• Must have a valid social insurance number

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LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Develop an understanding of financial recordkeeping and the accounting cycle, including the recording of transactions
• Learn how to reconcile balance sheet accounts such as bank, prepaid expenses, accruals, and clearing accounts
• Gain exposure to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
• Learn how to analyze financial data and perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy

MENTORSHIP & SUPPORT:

• Pairing with experienced Accounting Officer during the first two weeks
• Regular check-ins with the project manager
• Access to learning resources and training materials

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Who We Are

Our mission at TCDSB is to inspire learning - in every way - and support our students and employees.

Employees who work in our corporate setting are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission and making TCDSB a leader in public education. We are:

Consistent with the TCDSB's Employment Equity policy and Multi-Year Strategic Plan, the TCDSB is strongly committed to fostering and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the stakeholders and communities we serve. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from candidates who self-identify as visible minorities, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and women. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as one or more of the aforementioned communities. This information will be kept confidential.

The TCDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require code- protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted. We will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the TCDSB Fair Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process. https://5il.co/1dkld

Our hybrid work model balances working from home and meaningful in-person interaction at our Catholic Education Centre located at 80 Sheppard Ave, E, Toronto, ON.

All interested applicants are asked to apply online no later than April 10, 2026via Apply To Education.

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

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