Accounting Intern - Controllership

The Atlas Corp. and Seaspan teams are goal-driven and share a high-performance culture, focusing on building services offerings to become a leading asset manager. Seaspan provides many of the world's major shipping lines with alternatives to vessel ownership by offering long-term leases on large, modern containerships and pure car, truck carriers (PCTCs) combined with industry leading ship management serves. Seaspan's fleet has evolved over time to meet the varying needs of our customer base. We own vessels in a wide range of sizes, from 2,500 TEU to 24,000 TEU vessels. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlas Corp, Seaspan delivers on the company's core strategy as a leading asset management and core infrastructure company.

Position Description:

The Accounting Intern will play a key role in supporting the Finance Operations and Financial Reporting teams within the Seaspan Group of Companies. This internship provides hands-on experience across various accounting functions, including financial reporting, reconciliations, and operational analysis. The successful candidate will gain exposure to working papers, financial statement preparation, and key accounting processes in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring accounting professional to develop technical and analytical skills while working alongside experienced finance professionals.
 

Job Responsibilities:

Invoice & Accounts Payable Support:
•    Review incoming invoices in the invoice management system to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies •    Provide excellent customer service to vendors and internal stakeholders, addressing inquiries related to accounts payable
•    Verify vendor account information by reconciling monthly statements and transactions

Financial Accounting & Reporting:

•    Reconcile and analyze accounts, preparing supporting working papers and documentation
•    Prepare and post adjustments resulting from account reconciliations and financial analysis
•    Review month-end journal entries submitted by accountants for accuracy and completeness •    Assess the reasonableness of key general ledger accounts on a monthly basis
•    Prepare monthly working papers and variance analysis against prior periods and budget
 

Project & Financial Statement Support:
•    Assist in the accounting process for newbuild vessel deliveries and dry-docking expenses •    Support the preparation of financial statement notes and disclosures in compliance with reporting requirements
•    Provide assistance to the Controllership and Finance Operations teams on ad hoc projects and analysis

Other Responsibilities:
•    Participate in cross-functional projects that enhance financial processes and reporting accuracy •    Perform additional tasks as required to support the accounting departmen

Requirements: 

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and general ledger processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis functions)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Prior internship or work experience in accounting or finance is an asset
• Experience working with financial systems software (e.g., NetSuite or other ERP systems)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to create clear, professional business documents
• A passion for working with numbers, demonstrated by a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently and manage time effectively
• Ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment

What we Offer:

• An opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of accounting and finance within an established and dynamic organization
• A supportive team environment that encourages learning and professional growth
• Exposure to industry-specific accounting practices and challenges
• A steppingstone to a potential future career in accounting and finance

Compensation and Benefits package: 

Seaspan’s total compensation is based on our pay-for-performance philosophy that rewards team members who deliver on and demonstrate our high-performance culture. The hiring range for this position is $21 - $23 CAD per hour. The exact base salary offered will be commensurate with the incumbent’s experience, job-related skills and knowledge, and internal pay equity. 

Atlas Corp. and Seaspan Corporation are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

We thank all applicants in advance. If your application is shortlisted to be included in the interview process, one of our team will be in contact with you.