NOHFC - Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern (NOHFC)

(Full Time – 12 month contract)

Reporting to Manager, Student Financial Services and Financial Aid, the Accounting intern is responsible for providing financial and administrative support in an effective and efficient manner will ensure that the University finances are accurate and up to date This includes reconciliation of various general ledger accounts, processing journal entries, and assisting the Manager, Budgeting and Accounting and Manager and Student Financial Services & Financial Aid with internal and external reporting requirements.

This position will provide a new graduate with an opportunity to work on impactful HR projects and gain hands-on experience in a variety of HR functions. It will provide professional development and career growth opportunities within a supportive HR team. The HR Intern will also receive exposure to diverse HR practices and involvement in both operational and strategic initiatives.

The successful candidate will have a four-year Bachelor of Business Degree in an Accounting Stream from a recognized university combined with bookkeeping experience, strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and fund accounting.

The internship is a 1-year contract with an hourly rate of $22.75 (plus vacation pay). Please submit your letter of application in a single PDF document by March 13, 2026, via email to

This opportunity is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is funded through the Workforce Development Program. To be eligible for the NOHFC internship, candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada, must not have worked in the field of study before and are only eligible to participate in a NOHFC internship program one time. Eligibility requirements of the program can be found here:

Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.

Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University.

Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at

The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.

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