Accounting Student

PCL Construction; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL Construction is seeking an Accounting Student for a 4-month term starting September 2025 in Halifax. This role offers hands-on experience in accounting tasks within a supportive environment, promoting personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree or diploma in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Deep understanding of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Completing project and overhead-related A/P and journal entries.
• Monitoring and reconciling transfer of funds.
• Preparing and processing bank deposits.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree or Diploma in Accounting

Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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 that promotes personal and professional growth.

We are seeking an Accounting Student for our Atlantic Canada District, within our Canadian Buildings Division, starting in September 2025, for a 4-month period, to work in Halifax, NS.

As an Accounting Student, depending on your assigned project, 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 transfer of funds from the corporate office.
• Preparing and processing bank deposits.
• Processing and entering cash receipts.
• Verifying vendor addresses and entering data 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 skills with Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Next Step

• Candidates selected for the next stage will receive an email to complete a short online video interview.

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of passionate professionals committed to doing great work every day. Our work powers infrastructure and utilities essential to daily life, supporting vacations, careers, education, and healing. We are ranked among the best companies to work for because of our commitment to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.

If you require accommodations 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!