Job Description

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Student

Requisition ID: 2151

Date Posted: November 13, 2026

Closing Date: November 27, 2026 or until filled

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Treasury Operations, the Treasury Co‑op Student will support day‑to‑day treasury and cash management activities. This role is designed to provide hands‑on exposure to corporate treasury operations, banking processes, and financial controls in a high‑volume environment. The student will work closely with the Treasury team and other Finance partners while developing practical skills in transaction processing, reconciliation, and analysis.

The Treasury Co‑op Student will support the team with the following activities, under supervision and guidance. The position offers either a 8-month work term, beginning in January 2027.

Treasury Operations & Transaction Support

• Assist with daily transaction processing and basic analysis to support cash management activities.
• Support treasury mailbox management, including monitoring incoming queries and escalating items as required.
• Assist with bank and cheque reconciliations, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Help prepare and post journal entries and accruals related to banking transactions.

Site & System Support

• Support new site set‑ups, including coordination for:
• Assist with payment processor administration, including maintaining records and documentation.

Forecasting & Month‑End Support

• Provide inputs into cash forecasting, including gathering and validating data.
• Support month‑end close activities, including reconciliations, reporting, and documentation.

Administration & Maintenance

• Assist with FX rate and prime rate maintenance in treasury systems and spreadsheets.
• Maintain organized documentation to support audits and internal controls.
• Cross functional collaboration and perform other ad‑hoc tasks to support the Treasury team as needed.

Learning Opportunities

This role provides exposure to:

• Corporate treasury and cash management processes
• Banking relationships and payment processing systems
• Month‑end close and financial controls
• Cross‑functional collaboration within Finance and Operations

Qualifications

Required

• Currently enrolled in a post‑secondary program in Finance, Accounting, Business, Commerce, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Basic understanding of accounting or finance concepts
• Comfortable working with Excel and learning new systems
• Good communication and organizational skills

Assets

• Previous co‑op, internship, or part‑time experience in finance or accounting
• Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

Key Competencies

• Eagerness to learn and take direction
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a structured environment
• Strong sense of accuracy and accountability
• Collaborative and team‑oriented mindset

You and UFA. Let’s Grow Together.

UFA is one of Canada’s largest and most progressive agricultural co-operatives. We’re a multi-billion-dollar organization that offers the products, services, and support our 127,000+ members need to build, grow and succeed. While our roots will always be in agriculture, we’re proud to support the industries and communities that drive Western Canada’s economy. We need your skills, expertise and ideas to help us keep growing.

• A Business with a Purpose - Join a member-owned co-operative with a mission that matters: improving the well-being of our members, helping them feed the world, and enabling investment in local communities.
• Recognized and Rewarded for Your Performance - At UFA, success is shared. You’ll own your work and be recognized for both individual and organizational results.
• Work-Life Success - We prioritize safety, respect your time, and offer flexible options and comprehensive benefits to support your life inside and outside of work.
• We Help Each Other Grow - Our collaborative culture fosters growth through hands-on experience, mentorship, training, educational support, and diverse career paths.

Diversity Equity, and Belonging

At UFA, we care about our employees and what makes them unique. We strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes employees from diverse backgrounds, where everyone can do their best work. If you require accommodation during the application or selection process, please contact careers@ufa.com.

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We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.