Description
accounts payable
payroll
cost analysis
forecast review
document management
risk identification
The Accounting Student intern will complete financial transactions such as accounts payable, receivable and payroll, review project adjustments and reports, perform monthly job‑cost analysis with the project manager, participate in forecast meetings, ensure required documentation is current, assist with project accounting processes, interpret contract documentation, and flag compliance or project risks.
- Complete financial transactions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and others per legislative, contract, and PCL policies
- Review and analyze project adjustments, submissions, and reports ensuring timely completion
- Perform monthly job cost report analysis and reconciliation with the project manager for timely financial reporting
- Participate in monthly forecast review meetings for assigned projects, providing input on trends, profitability, and supporting reconciliations
- Ensure all required documentation—including insurance, bonding, SDI, workers compensation, statutory declarations, and lien waivers—is in place and renewed as needed
- Assist with the setup, maintenance, adjustments, and monitoring of project accounting processes and procedures
- Read contracts and interpret trade contractor documentation for accounting‑related items
- Identify and communicate compliance or project risks to the project team and accounting management
Requirements
accounting degree
full-cycle accounting
gaap
project costing
labor compliance
forecasting
Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management, have a basic understanding of full‑cycle accounting, project forecasting and budgeting, be familiar with government legislation and GAAP, know project costing, recoveries, insurance and contract requirements, and comply with labor agreements, legislation and PCL policies.
- Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management
- Basic understanding of full‑cycle accounting and project forecasting/budgeting
- Familiarity with government legislation and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Knowledge of project costing principles, recoveries, insurance, and contract/subcontract requirements
- Understanding and compliance with labor agreements, government legislation, and PCL policies and procedures
Benefits
Why choose PCL? The company offers rewards that matter, designed to support your growth, well‑being and future success—because when you succeed, we all do.
PCL’s total rewards include employee ownership opportunities, performance bonuses, a matched 401(k), comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, prescription drug and telemedicine services, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, HSA/FSA options, mental‑health support, career development programs, and world‑class training through the College of Construction.
- Employee ownership opportunities that build long‑term value
- Annual discretionary performance bonuses
- 401(k) with company match
- Industry‑leading medical, dental and vision benefits
- Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
- Life, AD&D and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave and family care support
- HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
- Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
- Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
- Access to world‑class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
- Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions
Training + Development
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