Accounting Student

PCL Construction; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Ottawa seeks an Accounting Student for a full-time internship from January to April 2026. The role involves managing project-related accounts payable tasks, preparing bank deposits, and verifying vendor information. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in accounting or finance and possess strong organizational skills. This position offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes project and overhead-related A/P and journal entries.
• Monitors and reconciles transfer of funds from corporate office.
• Prepares and processes bank deposits.
• Processes and enters cash receipts.
• Verifies vendor addresses and enters into the accounting system.
• Enters and processes revisions.

Skills

Understanding of accounting principles

Intermediate Excel skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

Degree or diploma in accounting, finance or a related field

Job description

Overview

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, you will get the opportunity for challenging work assignments in a supportive work environment which promotes personal and professional growth.

We are seeking an Accounting Student for our Ottawa District, within our Canadian Buildings Division, that is available for 4 months from January 2026 – April 2026.

Here's how an Accounting Student for our Ottawa office contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

• Completes project and overhead-related A/P and journal entries.
• Monitors and reconciles transfer of funds from corporate office.
• Prepares and processes bank deposits.
• Processes and enters cash receipts.
• Verifies vendor addresses and enters into the accounting system.
• Enters and processes 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 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 an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all 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: Ottawa, Ontario

Job: Accounting Student

Requisition: 10244