Accounting Student

PCL; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering company in Ottawa is looking for an Accounting Student. The position involves accounts receivable and payable tasks, general ledger entries, and reporting responsibilities. Ideal candidates are full-time students pursuing a degree in Accounting or Business Finance, with a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office. Join this firm that values camaraderie and community support while you build your career.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a relevant degree.
• Proficiency with Excel is required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are needed.
• High level of detail orientation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Create and enter monthly pay applications.
• Ensure timely entry of invoices and reconcile statements.
• Prepare monthly journal entries for the General Ledger.
• Conduct monthly and yearly reporting tasks.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Finance

Job description

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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 ahead at what’s next for you. We’re ready to help you build a career you’ll love — one where you get to use your best talents as you discover new ones along the way. If you can picture yourself working with a team that enjoys tackling challenges while encouraging each other to succeed, then you belong at PCL.

If you see yourself growing with PCL as a Accounting Student, apply to this posting and we’ll consider you for future opportunities.

Once you apply, our recruitment team will review your application and contact you if your experience is a good fit for the position. In the meantime, sign up for our talent community so you can be the first to know about PCL opportunities.

Here\'s how an Accounting Studentcontributes to our team:

• Accounts receivable: create and enter monthly pay applications, reconcile billings, etc.
• Accounts payable: ensure proper approval and timely entry of invoices, reconcile statements, etc.
• General Ledger: monthly journal entries
• Reporting: monthly reporting, yearly reporting, and business planning
• Review owner contracts to understand payment terms, cost of work definition and other requirements/allowances
• Subcontract Management: track and manage the various submittal documents, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Finance or related discipline.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially with Excel
• Required to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, with project personnel, suppliers, subcontractors and owners
• Accuracy and high level of detail orientation
• Ability to meet required deadlines
• Must be authorized to work in the US. PCL will not sponsor an employment visa (e.g. H1-B, etc.) for this position.
• 18 years of age or older

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company 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 [e-mail] the position and location you are interested in.

Together, we can build success and a better future. Let’s get started!