Employment Type: Internship
Contract Duration: 6 months
Why you will love working here
At IATA, we represent over 350 airlines worldwide, striving to make
aviation safer, smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive.
• Our Values are not just words on a page - they are the energy behind everything we do: ONE IATA - We collaborate across teams, TRUSTED - We do the right thing, INNOVATIVE - We make tomorrow better, INCLUSIVE - We embrace diverse perspectives.
• With over 30,000 courses available, we believe in continuous learning and support your growth in an ever-changing industry.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are our priorities. We are certified by the Equal Salary Foundation, offering equal pay and family-friendly policies.
• We encourage community involvement through volunteering and strive to make tomorrow better for aviation and our communities. We offer time off so you can support causes important to you.
• We promote work-life balance with flexible work options, including remote and hybrid work, a generous 'work from abroad' policy, and you get your birthday off!
About the team you are joining
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented
Accounting Intern to join our Corporate Finance team in Montreal. This
internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in
accounting and finance within a global organization. The Corporate Finance team
offers an environment where you will be encouraged to learn, grow, and think
outside the box bringing innovative solutions to problem solving. The
successful candidate will assist with various accounting tasks and projects,
contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our financial
operations.
What your day would be like
- Gain
hands-on experience supporting accounting, accounts receivable, and
revenue management processes.
- Participate
in the monthly financial close process by assisting with assigned
activities, reconciliations, follow-ups, and analysis.
- Develop
the ability to manage assigned tasks accurately and efficiently within
established deadlines.
- Partner
with Finance team members on operational activities, special projects, and
continuous improvement initiatives.
- Build
an understanding of end-to-end financial processes and their connection to
the broader business.
- Develop
proficiency with financial systems, reporting tools, policies, and
procedures.
Apply
analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues, investigate
variances, and support potential solutions.
We would love to hear from you if
- Foundational
knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong
analytical skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to investigate
and solve problems.
- Well
organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities and
deadlines.
- Ability
to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
- Working
knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel; exposure to
SharePoint is an asset.
- Recent
graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related
field, with an interest in pursuing a professional accounting designation
(CPA).
- Authorized to work in Canada.
Travel Required: N
Learn more about IATA’s role in the industry, our benefits, and the team at iata/careers/. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
