Cascades is a company that values sustainable development and inclusivity, employing around 10,000 talents across North America. They are seeking a Financial Analyst Intern who will assist with month-end closing activities, financial reporting, and variance analysis while gaining a solid understanding of the manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
Willing to develop good understanding of SAP, financial reporting system.
Month end closing activities such as preparing journal entries, reviewing balance sheet and income statement accounts for potential posting errors.
Willing to learn basic P2P process, assist in researching & resolving accounts payable issues.
Participating in various physical inventory counts, reconciliations, and ensuring continuous compliance with company policies and procedures.
Assist in providing monthly variance analysis, financial models and projections in support of business decisions.
Willing to develop an understanding of the manufacturing environment and all key drivers of the financial results.
Qualification
Required
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution. (Students must be in final semester of school)
Course requirements – a minimum of 6 hours of general accounting, 3 hours of cost accounting or management accounting, 3 hours of finance
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Prioritization of time and work
Use of self-initiative and independence to complete tasks with urgency and meet deadlines
Unparalleled rigor to produce required deliverables
Ability to address issues and problems by proposing solutions
Ability to overcome ambiguities and complex situations
Ability to support and advise business partners in analyzing their needs and finding solutions
Ability to act and react quickly while taking the lead on a number of different files
Strong sense of responsibility
Proficiency in English
Proficiency in Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Preferred
Group insurance & 401(k)/Retirement Plan with Company Contributions
Accessible gym space &/or Paid Sports Activities
Employee Assistance Program
Founded in 1964, Cascades offers sustainable, innovative and value-added solutions for packaging, hygiene and recovery needs.
