Summer Student - Accounting
Kingsron Police
- Kingston, ON
- $17.80 per hour
- Contract
- Full-time
We are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities, including accommodating individual accessibility requirements.Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, the City of Kingston offers an exceptional quality of life, blending historic charm with a vibrant and growing community. Kingston Police is proud to serve one of Ontario's most dynamic and welcoming cities, offering meaningful career opportunities in a collaborative and community-focused environment. In addition to engaging and impactful work, Kingston Police provides a competitive compensation package that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits and participation in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) pension plan, supporting long-term financial security and work-life balance for our employees.Position OverviewWe are seeking a Summer Student to support our finance team during the summer term (May to August, 2026). Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Accounting Student is responsible to complete accounting project work as assigned. This is an excellent opportunity for a student to gain practical accounting experience in a professional environment.Hours of Work: 35-40 hours per week, Monday to FridayPlease note that this job posting is intended to fill a vacancy. Kingston Police does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants.Responsibilities- Assist with system input including journal entries and accounts payable vouchers
- Assist with account reconciliations, spreadsheet development and spreadsheet maintenance
- Responsible for scanning/filing
- Other duties as assignedQualifications- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program
- Preference given to a student enrolled in Accounting/Business or a related program.
- Must demonstrate corporate competencies: Customer Focus, Results Orientation, Integrity, and Teamwork
- Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
- Working knowledge of financial management systems
- MS Excel and Word proficiency at the intermediate levelEmployment EquityThe Kingston Police hire on the basis of merit and are committed to reflecting the diversity of the Kingston community and Canada. We are committed to non-discriminatory, barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with human rights legislation and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter or contact Human Resources at 613-549-4660, ext 2287 or 2282. Although we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.