Accounting Co-op Student

Job title: Accounting Co-op Student

Company: Clark Builders

Job description: At Clark Builders, we’re more than a construction company — we’re purpose driven partners committed to building stronger communities. Serving institutional, commercial, and industrial clients across Western and Northern Canada since 1974, we bring a relationship-based approach, deep expertise, and a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability to everything we do. As part of the Turner Construction family, we offer the personalized culture of a local team with the strength of a global leader. Learn more about our Purpose and what drives us by visiting our Who We Are page.Watch our ‘ videoClark Builders is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated Accounting Co-op Studentto work alongside the Accounts Payable and Corporate Accounting Teams. The successful candidate will be involved in various projects and have several daily responsibilities that contribute to the team. This will be a 4 or 8-month work term.Reporting to: Senior Financial AnalystDuties & Responsibilities:Accounts Payable Support:

• Processing AP invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensuring appropriate approvals have been received prior to posting invoices.
• Assisting with uploading and/or entering purchase orders and change orders.
• Cleaning up outstanding PO commitments as part of job closeout.
• Distributing payment notification emails and applying cash receipts for payments.
• Reconciling vendor statements.
• Assisting project accountants with compilation of backup for client billings.
• Review and process credit card transactions, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures.

Financial Month End Close:

• Reconciliations: Balance bank accounts and sub-ledgers to control accounts, including A/P, A/R, prepaid and foreign exchange.
• Sales tax remittances: Preparation and reconciliation of monthly sales tax accounts and submit for timely remittance.
• Adjustments: Prepare correcting journal entries where required.

External Reporting & Financial Analysis:

• Sales tax: GST and PST filings for various entities in different provinces.
• Statistics Canada: Prepare and file the required returns.
• Audit: Prepare documentation and liaise with external auditors.
• Special projects as directed by the Manager.

Daily:

• Communication: Liaise with team members, management, Accounting and Operations.
• Interdepartmental support: Assisting accounts payable, project accounting, or payroll with reconciliations, document control or processing.
• Accounts receivable: Application of payments to outstanding invoices (cash receipts).
• Lean mindset: Seek continuous improvements and improved processes.
• Documentation: Maintain procedural documentation for all areas of responsibilities.
• Compliance: Adhere to Clark Builders’ policies and procedures.
• Accounting standards: Ensure company adherence to ASPE.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Self-starter who takes initiative, meets deadlines and accountable to escalate issues promptly.
• Adaptable and motivated to take on new responsibilities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• General knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Accounting Diploma preferred, minimum of 2 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Professional written and verbal communication and general office skills.

Ready to build your career with us? Apply now and join a team that’s making a real impact.Recruitment Fraud AlertClark Builders Group of Companies (CBGOC) is aware of fraudulent job offers and interview requests falsely made in our name, targeting international job seekers. These scams aim to collect money or personal information and are not authorized by CBGOC. We never send unsolicited job offers, request payment at any stage of hiring, or ask for personal information before a formal offer is accepted. We urge all applicants to verify the legitimacy of any recruitment communication and report suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities.

Expected salary:

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Wed, 11 Jun 2025 02:23:37 GMT

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