Accounting Student

PCL Construction; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an Accounting Student for an internship in Halifax. You will handle financial entries and contribute to team efforts in project accounting. Ideal candidates are pursuing an accounting degree and possess strong Excel skills. This position offers hands-on experience for 4 months starting January 2026.

Qualifications

• Working towards a relevant accounting degree.
• Deep understanding of accounting principles.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Complete project and overhead-related A/P and journal entries.
• Monitor and reconcile transfer of funds.
• Prepare and process bank deposits.
• Process and enter cash receipts.
• Verify vendor addresses in the accounting system.
• Enter and process revisions.

Skills

Understanding of accounting principles

Intermediate Excel skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

Degree or diploma in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.

We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of. As a student at PCL, youwillget the opportunity for challenging work assignments in a supportive work environment which promotespersonal and professional growth.

We are seeking an Accounting Student for our Atlantic Canada District, within our Canadian Buildings Division, that is available for 4 months, starting January 2026, to work in Halifax, NS.

As an Accounting Student, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our team by:

Responsibilities

• Completing project and overhead-related A/P and journal entries.
• Monitoring and reconciling the transfer of funds from our corporate office.
• Preparing and processing bank deposits.
• Processing and entering cash receipts.
• Verifying vendor addresses and entering them into the accounting system.
• Entering and processing revisions.

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree or diploma in accounting, finance or a related field.
• A deep understanding of accounting principles.
• Intermediate level skills with Microsoft programs, specifically Excel.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Next Step

• Please note that candidates who have been selected to move forward to the next stage of the recruitment process will receive an email to complete a short online video interview.

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.
The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.
Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] with the position and location you are interested in.
Together, we can build success and a better future. Let’s get started!

Employee Status: Internship Full-Time

Company: PCL Constructors Canada Inc.

Primary Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Job: Accounting Student

Requisition: 9677