Summer Student, Finance

Overview

Trimac isn't just a transportation company; it's an industry disruptor with a remarkable 80-year legacy of safely delivering products that improve people’s lives across North America.

Our workplace culture is centered on being safe, respectful, innovative and inclusive. We are committed to maintaining a rewarding work environment that allows employees to experience new opportunities and build their chosen careers. Across the company, we encourage open communication, champion integrity, celebrate individuality and cultivate diverse talents and perspectives. If you’re ready for a challenge that will help drive forward an industry leading team, we invite you to begin your journey with us.

Schedule

• This is a full-time summer student position working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
• The successful candidate will be required to work in the office four (4) days per week, with one day per week eligible for remote work in accordance with company guidelines.
• The position is based at Trimac's corporate office and requires regular collaboration with team members and stakeholders across the organization.

Job Details

Trimac Transportation, headquartered in Calgary, AB, is seeking a Finance Summer Student to support financial analysis, assist with accounting activities, and contribute to a variety of finance-related projects. This role provides an excellent opportunity for a student to gain hands-on experience within a corporate finance environment while supporting internal reporting initiatives across Trimac's Canadian and U.S. operations.

The successful candidate will work closely with members of the Finance team, gaining exposure to financial reporting, data analysis, accounting processes, and business operations. The Summer Student will have the opportunity to participate in meaningful projects that support key business objectives and will report directly to the Supervisor, Financial Services.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and review routine and ad-hoc journal entries for month-end financial reporting. 
• Calculate, post, and reconcile monthly interest accruals, fees amortization, principal, and interest payments for Trimac's long-term debt. 
• Compile monthly financial statement packages for various companies within the organization. 
• Assist in preparing quarterly board packages, including updating MD&A (Management's Discussion and Analysis) charts and tables. 
• Perform the necessary calculations and reporting to ensure compliance with bank covenants. 
• Assist in asset and depreciation reconciliation and reporting. 
• Conduct bank and corporate account reconciliations. 
• Participate in other assigned duties and ad-hoc projects as needed. 

Management Accounting:

• Create non-standard reporting packages as requested by senior management. 
• Summarize large amounts of data to analyze key performance indicators. 

Qualifications

• Current student in Finance, Business, Commerce, Economics, or equivalent field. 
• Keen attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy. 
• Basic understanding of accounting standards and principles. 
• Proficiency in financial statement preparation. 
• Self-motivated and effective in collaborating with internal stakeholders. 
• Flexible in transitioning between independent and team-based projects. 
• Strong time management skills for handling multiple assignments in a fast-paced work environment. 
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel. 

Safety Commitments

• We make safety a part of every decision
• We make safety personal
• We have the courage to intervene