Accounting Co-Op

Job title: Accounting Co-Op

Company: Colas

Job description: Subsidiary: Colas Canada Inc.MissionColas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure – materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most important projects that connect our communities.Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.Join the largest transportation infrastructure group in the world and help connect Canada.Main ResponsibilitiesThe Edmonton Valley Line West (EVLW) LRT project is a 14-km long line extension of Edmonton’s growing LRT System. It is the first LRT extension project using low-floor vehicle technology in Western Canada and will be a landmark LRT endeavour. Marigold Infrastructure Partners (MIP) is the Joint Venture group awarded design and build contract to deliver this portion of the ELVW.STUDENT OPPORTUNITY: 4-month term, commencing January 2025, located in Edmonton, Alberta
The Finance team is looking for a student to provide support to the MIP Finance/Accounting team in for the EVLW LRT. The duties will be varied and will focus on tasks/activities required to meet our compliance obligations. Specific responsibilities listed below.HOURS OF WORK: Our business hours are Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional overtime may be required.Key Responsibilities:

• Scanning or uploading invoices into OnBase for processing
• Communicating with subcontractors or vendors
• Processing non-PO and PO invoices in JDE
• Assisting with vendor account creation in OnBase
• Reviewing and monitoring various Accounts Payable queues in OnBase
• Administration of accounts payable Outlook inbox
• Coordinating with Procurement team on purchase order requisitions and receipts
• Completing stop payment requests and submitting to Accounting Assistant for processing
• Communicating with Senior Accountants on accounts payable issues that arise
• Other accounts payable related projects assigned by Corporate Controller and/or VP Finance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Ability to work will in a fast paced, collaborative, and team-based environment
• Adaptability to a changing work environment

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Currently enrolled in a university or technical college diploma in a Business, Accounting or Finance Degree
• Experience in the construction industry is a strong asset.
• Strong interpersonal, communication (both oral and written) skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task/ Service orientated.
• Thrive on a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines.

ABOUT COLAS
Colas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure – materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most important projects that connect our communities.Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.Join the largest transportation infrastructure group in the world and help connect Canada.DIVERSITY IS IMPORTANT TO US
At Colas, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Caring, Sharing, and Daring, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.

Expected salary:

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Thu, 09 Jan 2025 05:49:26 GMT

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