Student, Accounting Analyst; Summer

Student, Accounting Analyst (Summer 2026)

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Length of term: 4 months (May‑August 2026)

Hybrid/Remote:
This co‑op opportunity is voluntarily in person, remote or hybrid. You must work within the province; remote work outside the province is not an option.

The Canadian & U.S. Internal Controls team, led by the Director, Financial Controls, oversees and consolidates all Canadian and U.S. Business Units (BU’s) for Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR), standard accounting control functions, select risk and compliance activities and provides consulting on various financial control and risk matters.

Reporting to the Manager, U.S. Financial Controls, the Accounting Analyst Co‑op assists BU’s to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act (SOX) and Canadian Investor Confidence rules. It offers exposure to multiple U.S. business areas ranging from Insurance Operations to Central Finance.

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting or related discipline, with the intention to obtain a CPA designation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Strong organizational skills and commitment to meeting reporting and control deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and support the team.
• Remote work capability; team members located in Canada and the U.S.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with direct contact across departments.
• Quick learning of new software applications;
  Workiva used for SOX testing/documentation.

• Attend internal control walkthrough meetings with relevant individuals from each business unit and external auditors.
• Design, execute, and perform detailed testing of internal controls per audit standards and within deadlines.
• Evaluate controls, propose enhancements, and investigate weaknesses.
• Perform analysis and remediation testing around identified deficiencies.
• Assist the Manager, U.S. Financial Controls in ICFR deliverables to external auditors and ensure timely delivery.
• Other responsibilities and projects as required.
• This opportunity is available to students with an August 2026 or later graduation date.

• Join a purpose‑driven organization focused on helping Canadians achieve lifetime financial security.
• Make a real impact by contributing to meaningful work and advancing your career goals.
• Experience our unique student culture with professional development workshops, awards, socials, and more.
• Recognized as Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates and Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work in 2025.
• Opportunity to transition into permanent roles after graduation.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted for. The Base Pay varies by the Campus program selected. Eligible Sun Life employees for various Campus Graduate programs may also participate in various incentive plans, discretionary and performance‑based.

Diversity and inclusion are central to our values. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives benefits clients, communities, and colleagues. We welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

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

Temporary Employee

19 / 01 / 2026

• Not Applicable

• Full‑time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries:
  Financial Services and Insurance

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