Accounting Student - Summer 2026

J.D. Irving, Limited; Saint John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in New Brunswick is seeking an Accounting Student to join their Finance Team. This role offers hands-on experience in accounting principles and practical business exposure. Successful candidates will be pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance and possess strong attention to detail. This is an opportunity to build your career within a dynamic division while gaining valuable skills and professional development.

Benefits

Reimburse co-op fee up to $1,000

Exposure to top leaders

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping practices.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Invoicing and managing contracts.
• Help manage accounts payable & accounts receivable transactions.
• Provide analysis on costs and profitability.
• Assist with developing Process Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Understanding of accounting principles

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Pursuing degree/diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

Are you looking to gain hands-on experience for your future career in accounting? We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the role of Accounting Student to join our Finance Team at our office in Saint John, New Brunswick.

We are hiring students who are looking for challenge, have a passion for learning beyond the classroom, are highly energetic and motivated to CONSTRUCT YOUR CAREER.

What You’ll Get

An opportunity to start CONSTRUCT your career within a dynamic division that will allow you to gain meaningful and business impacting work experience. You will be provided with hands-on projects where you will be able to apply your studies. In addition, you will gain exposure to top leaders within our Division and get exposure to other J.D. Irving, Limited companies to expand your professional NETWORK. Your work term will include a solid combination of practical experience and professional development opportunities that will prepare you to be a future LEADER within our Divisional talent pipeline.

Did you know? Since January 2024, J.D. Irving, Limited has committed to reimbursing the co-op fee for students completing their work term with the company up to $1,000.

Note

Applications for both co-op and non-co-op students will be accepted!

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Invoicing, managing contracts, creating purchase orders, & assisting operations with day-to-day activities.
• Help manage day to day accounts payable & accounts receivable transactions.
• Providing value added analysis on costs and profitability.
• Gaining exposure to Data Analytics tools used to drive Process Improvement.
• Assist with developing and actioning Process Improvement initiatives for the accounting team.
• Prepare and verify invoices, bills, and other financial documents for processing.
• Support in generating financial reports and summaries for review by the accounting team.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.