Accounting Co-op Student

About the role:

Financeit is looking to add an Accounting Co-op Student to our Finance team! We’re looking for a student who understands the basics of day-to-day accounting and is eager to build real, hands-on experience. Advanced Excel skills are essential, along with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize what matters. 

The right person is curious, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys finding smarter, more efficient ways to tackle problems. If you love to learn and want to see how accounting works inside a consumer lending company, this is a great opportunity to grow with us.

Fall 2026 Co-op term: 4 month or 8 month co-op available (September start)
Working hours: Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Working location: In office 2-3 days a week at 8 Spadina Ave, Suite 2400, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8

What you’ll do:

• Post daily journal entries.
• Reconcile bank accounts and loan portfolios.
• Support the preparation of lender reporting.
• Assist with the full-cycle accounts payable process.
• Help with month-end close, including accruals, financial reporting and ad hoc analysis.
• Maintain the capital assets ledger and continuity schedule.
• Assist with the annual audit.
• Take on additional tasks or special projects focused on efficiency and cost savings.

• Currently enrolled in a 3rd, or 4th year university program.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, SUMIF).
• Working toward or planning to pursue a CPA designation.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and day-to-day accounting principles.
• Experience in audit, treasury, or compliance is an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Takes initiative, is organized, accountable, and always looking for more efficient ways to get work done.
• General understanding of lending and credit.
• Experience in accounting within financial services or e-commerce is considered an asset.

Winner of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture in 2018 and 2021, we offer more than just the basics. Take advantage of:

• An award-winning culture with a collaborative & inclusive team.
• Compensation is $22/hr. 
• Committed to offering hybrid workplace options.
• Virtual events such as Lunch & Learns, company parties, fun team activities and charity initiatives.
• Career learning and development programs.

Next steps:

If what you just read excites you, we’d like to hear from you! Please submit your application and we’ll contact you if you are selected to move forward in the process.

Financeit is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and perspectives because we know they make our team stronger and our product better. We hire based on talent, potential, and culture add - no matter your background, identity, or life experience, you are welcome here.

We may use AI to support our hiring process. While these tools assist our team, applications are ultimately reviewed and assessed by our recruiters. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let our People Success team know. Please note that this posting is for an existing vacancy, and all employment offers are contingent upon a successful background and credit check, among other verifications.