Financial Systems Implementation Intern

SSMIC is seeking a Financial Systems Implementation Intern to support the finance and administrative functions of the organization including all divisions and potential subsidiaries (Harvest Algoma). This position will report to the Vice President, Administration. The ideal candidate will exercise good judgement in all situations with strong written and verbal communication, accounting, administrative, organization, and time management skills, along with the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. This position requires a confident individual who is capable of working independently and as part of a team and can exercise confidentiality and discretion within a deadline-driven environment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Assist in integrating financial systems with other internal systems (Asana, TimeOn, ADP, Sage).

- Work with the implementation team to ensure smooth data flow between financial systems and other software.

- Support data migration tasks, including extracting, and loading data from legacy systems into new systems.

- Help verify data accuracy during the migration process to ensure consistency.

- Assist with automating current workflows to find efficiencies.

- Assist with data entry into current systems in preparation for implementation.

- Assist with the incorporation of a new business entity and systems integration.

- Assist with the financial reporting of the new business entity.

- Assist with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable cycles with the new business entity using Sage 50.

- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance and IT to ensure the system implementation meets organizational goals.

- Other tasks as assigned and consistent with this role.

- College diploma or University degree, preferably in a Business or Accounting.
- Knowledge of Sage 50 accounting program.
- Ability to utilize the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong administrative, organization, and relationship building skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects.
- Accuracy and attention to detail while working under tight deadlines.
- Discretion and confidentiality.

- The candidate must be a new entrant into the workforce, transitioning to a new career, or the unemployed or underemployed who are entering a new field.

- Candidate must have not previously participated in an NOHFC funded internship in the 2024-2025 Mandate.

- Candidate must be 18 years of age or older.

- Candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

- Once hired, the candidate must reside in the Northern Ontario community in which they are employed.