Finance Summer Intern

7 days ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Harris Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Description

As a Finance Intern, the student will join the Healthcare Group and actively contribute to financial analysis, accounts payable operations, and various finance-related activities during the summer of 2026. This internship will provide full exposure to corporate finance processes and close collaboration with the FP&A, accounting, and financial control teams.

Responsibilities and Duties

Month-End and Quarter-End Closings

  • Participate in the month-end and quarter-end closing processes.
  • Review financial results and identify significant variances.
  • Prepare journal entries, adjustments, and detailed balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Prepare summary analyses and reports for senior management.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

  • Assist with the monthly forecasting process.
  • Help prepare dashboards, financial reports, and performance analyses.
  • Update forecasting models and perform variance analyses.

Accounting and Control

  • Prepare manual journal entries for various general ledger accounts.
  • Perform and document balance sheet account reconciliations.
  • Prepare audit requests (PBC lists) and respond to inquiries during quarterly reviews and the annual audit.

Accounts Payable Support

  • Provide coverage for the accounts payable function during staff absences.
  • Assist with invoice processing, verification, and follow-up.
  • Help resolve discrepancies or issues with vendors.

Projects and Cross-Functional Assignments

  • Support special projects, ad hoc analyses, and one-off requests from the Vice President, Directors, and Controllers within the Healthcare Group.
  • Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives (Excel, internal tools, workflow optimization).

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Proficiency with office tools, especially Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, etc.).
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present financial analyses.

What we offer

  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Three weeks of vacation and five personal days
  • Employee stock ownership plan and RRSP/401(k) matching programs
  • Lifestyle rewards
  • Community involvement and social responsibility
  • Collaborative and enjoyable work environment
  • Flexible work options

*Only successful candidates will be contacted*

Harris is an Equal Opportunity Employer and members of the following targeted groups are encouraged to apply women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. If you are a person with a disability, assistance with the screening and selection process is available on request.

The Harris Talent Acquisition team does not use text messages to contact candidates or solicit confidential information. We encourage all candidates to apply for advertised positions. They will be contacted either by a Harris manager or by a member of the Talent Acquisition team for an interview, once the required criteria have been met.

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