Accounting Student

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

Job summary

A leading Canadian construction company is seeking an Accounting Student for an internship in Richmond, British Columbia. This role involves various accounting tasks, including entering invoices and performing reconciliations in a supportive environment that promotes professional growth. Ideal candidates will possess intermediate MS software skills and strong communication abilities. A pay range of $19.88 - $24.38 is offered, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Proficient on the computer with intermediate skills in MS software (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and energetic.

Responsibilities

• Entering invoices into the accounting system.
• Performing bank reconciliations.
• Handling inter-company invoicing.
• Assisting with board meeting preparation.
• Fielding telephone calls and data entry.

Skills

Intermediate MS software skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Superior organizational skills

Flexibility and enthusiasm

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, 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 BC Region district, within our Canadian Buildings Division that is available for 4-12 months starting in January 2026. This position will be under the direct supervisor of the Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities

• Entering invoices into the PCL accounting system.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Inter‑company invoicing.
• Courier and phone costing.
• Running and updating reports.
• Reconciling supplier statements.
• Fielding telephone calls, filing, and data entry, typing of various correspondence and formatting of documents.
• Filling in for office receptionist as required (multi‑line switchboard with paging system).
• Assisting with board meeting preparation (i.e. coordination of information, preparing tabs, distribution of board material, room setup, and beverage/food setup).
• Assisting with overflow work from other administrative staff.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient on the computer and have intermediate skills in MS software (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Flexible, enthusiastic and energetic.

Pay Range: $19.88 - $24.38

PCL Student wages are determined individually for each student based on the number of completed school terms, relevant work terms, kind of role and work location.

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.

PCL combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Any salary range displayed by a job board is an estimate. Your salary, which considers your unique qualifications and experience, is just one component of the robust total rewards you'll enjoy at PCL. This may include an employee share purchase offering, discretionary annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, retirement plan plus matching, and career development programs.

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 Westcoast Inc.

Primary Location: Richmond, British Columbia

Job: Accounting Student

Requisition: 9723