Intern, Accounts Payable (Fall 2026) - 12 Month Term

Stantec; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable intern to join our team in Edmonton. You will support the AP process, collaborate with the accounting group, and help ensure regulatory documentation is compliant.

The role offers a part-time schedule for the summer, with opportunities to learn Oracle AP, MS Office, and vendor communications in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Prior AP experience is an asset.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Proficient in MS Office and able to communicate with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Process high volume accounts payable invoices in an electronic environment.
• Participate in the online audit of expense reports.
• Provide timely customer support and assistance through communication with Stantec offices.
• Work in an open team environment to ensure AP team goals are met.
• Undertake special projects or assignments.
• Communicate with vendors as required.
• Assist in providing audit documentation requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting (in progress)

Tools

MS Office

Oracle AP

Job description

Learning begins in the classroom but there’s no better place to gain real-world experience than with Stantec. Interns are an integral part of our teams, working to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges.

As an intern, you’ll work alongside our experienced practitioners and with our clients and communities. This hands-on experience will equip you with practical skills, build your network, and provide opportunities that set you up for success.

Your Opportunity

Grow with the best. Join a smart, creative, and inspired team that works to support operational excellence. Our functional services teams (FSTs) provide services to 31,000 employees in over 450 locations across 6 continents.

Our Functional Services Team includes Corporate Development, Finance, HR, HSSE, IT, Legal, Marketing/Communications, Practice Services and Real Estate and Procurement. Bringing together individuals with diverse backgrounds, talents, and expertise, our FSTs are vital to making our Company stronger. Explore opportunities in Financial Services.

Stantec is looking for a detail oriented and proactive individual to join our Accounts Payable (AP) team for a temporary summer student opportunity. Working in collaboration with our entire accounting team, the individual will be responsible for accounts payable transactions and supporting the implementation and documentation of all financial regulatory requirements.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Processing high volume of accounts payable invoices in an electronic environment
• Participate in the online audit of expense reports
• Provide timely customer support and assistance through communication with Stantec offices
• Work in an open team environment to ensure that the goals of the Accounts Payable team are met
• Undertake special projects or assignments
• Communicate with vendors as required
• Assist in providing audit documentation requests

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Previous Accounts Payable experience is an asset
• Understanding of accounting concepts and principles is an asset
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with customers, vendors and employees
• Excellent time management skills
• Experience in an office environment
• Oracle AP experience is an asset
• Proficient in MS Office
• Strong customer service skills

Education and Experience

• Working toward a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting or related field

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | AB | Edmonton

Organization: BC-1200 Financial Services-CA Accounts Payable

Employee Status: Temporary

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: No

Schedule: Part time