Accounts Payable Summer Student

2025 Summer Student – Accounts Payable Summer Student

Scientists at Perimeter Institute explore the cutting edge of modern theoretical physics. They grapple with everything from the mind-bending mysteries of the quantum realm to fundamental questions about the universe that inspire awe in people of all ages and backgrounds. Perimeter's innovative research, training, and outreach programs lead to breakthroughs that can transform the lives of Canadians and people around the world.

Summer at Perimeter is busy and we need your help. We have summer student positions available throughout the Institute, running from May 5, 2025 to August 22, 2025. 

Perimeter’s Finance team is busy over the summer with a large amount of expenses associated with conferences, vendors, research and travel, and especially so this summer while Perimeter celebrates its 25^th Anniversary. Working closely the Accounts Payable, Coordinator, the Accounts Payable Summer Student will play an important role in helping the Finance team keep up to date and provide exceptional customer service to Perimeter’s employees and researchers. 

“Perimeter is a long-term investment that will pay off exponentially. The work we do here will yield profound results – not only for the future of technology, but for the future of Canada and all of humanity.” 
– Michael Serbinis, Board Chair, Perimeter Institute

Primary Duties Include:

• Accurately process entry of invoices and expense reimbursement claim information using NetSuite ERP system
• Verify that transactions comply with Perimeter financial policies and procedures
• Assist in regular vendor payment runs to guarantee prompt invoice payments
• Review bills for potential errors and/or discrepancies, and investigate and resolve problems
• Keep up to date vendor files and reconcile vendor statements to identify missing invoices and resolve aged items
• Respond to inquiries from vendors and internal staff, maintaining good customer relations and solving problems
• Assist with Perimeter 25th Anniversary project, and other ad hoc projects as needed

What you need to have:

• Current or graduating student in post secondary education such as accounting or a related program 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy in data entry 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Precious experience with NetSuite is considered an asset, but not required

You might just be perfect if you:

• are seeking to develop and finesse skills you never even knew you had, and;
• want to work in an inclusive and welcoming environment

Perimeter summer students get more than just their feet wet here! Our healthy workplace, award winning facility and amazing team members will spoil you for future employment. Give us the chance to prove it! Perimeter’s summer students also participate in a collaborative project that gives back to Perimeter’s community. 

Hurry up and submit your resume (not your CV) and cover letter before February 5, 2025. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in support of Perimeter Institute but will only be connecting with select individuals. We will only consider applications submitted through Perimeter Institute’s website. 

Perimeter Institute is committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Perimeter Institute provides support throughout the application process for applicants with disabilities. We work with you to understand the impact of your disability to appropriately accommodate you during the application/interview process. Please contact [email protected] for assistance.

More about Perimeter Institute

In less than 25 years, Perimeter Institute has grown into the world’s largest independent research hub devoted to theoretical physics, competing for talent with storied institutions like Stanford, Princeton, and Cambridge. Founded with a vision of fostering breakthroughs in our fundamental understanding of the universe, Perimeter provides the ideal environment for brilliant young minds seeking to make rapid advances in nascent research areas. Located in the dynamic, entrepreneurial Region of Waterloo, the not-for-profit Institute is a unique public-private endeavour that enables cutting-edge research, trains the next generation of scientific pioneers, and shares the power of physics through award-winning educational outreach and public engagement.