This project requires 1 student.

The LeapIN Business Accelerator program brings in 12 Fanshawe College entrepreneurs and provides a supportive, hands-on environment for entrepreneurs to take their business to the next level... which is why we need you!

Leap Junction is seeking 1 student to work with our staff team and client entrepreneurs to provide bookkeeping and accounting support to the 12 new businesses we are working with this summer. Leap Junction staff will match you with our 12 entrepreneurs to work with them to create financial statements and set up accounting systems these client entrepreneurs need to accelerate their businesses. Each client will be different and we are seeking students who are up for a challenge, looking to learn and work well with a variety of people.

Our financial specialist should have a good understanding of Excel and Quickbooks or Sage; you should understand how to create a Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, and Finacial Projections We also need you to have solid interpersonal skills, excellent self-direction, and good organizational skills.

Your Team

If selected, you will be working alongside teams of marketing and graphic design students to assist our client entrepreneurs. Leap Junction staff will be available to assist you with your work with these client entrepreneurs; however, we request you come with solid knowledge of your field! In addition to working with your client entrepreneurs, you will have access to professional development through the LeapIN Business Accelerator where we will be inviting you to attend 2-4 of our learning sessions along with your client entrepreneurs. Although we accept applicants from anywhere in the world, you must be able to attend meetings with your team member and your client entrepreneurs between 9 am - 6 pm EST.

The Logistics

This project will provide 80 hours of work per student participating over a 6-8 week period. Professional development opportunities provide are optional and not included in the 80 hour period. You will be responsible to provide 6 hours of support to each of your client entrepreneurs in order to fulfill your 80-hour requirement. Students will be required to track their work in order to demonstrate the work done for each client entrepreneur. Fanshawe College students in Business-Accounting or Bookkeeping and Payroll will have the opportunity to use this experience along with the professional development and a written reflection as a co-op opportunity.

LEAP Junction Staff will meet with student teams to guide them through their client relations process. Bi-weekly meetings with LEAP Junction Staff will be required for all students.