Student Accounting Assistant

Bird Construction•Winnipeg, MB

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our internships and Co-ops are designed to provide you with a business relevant project that will allow you to independently manage your own area of responsibility, while receiving support from an assigned Supervisor and Technical Mentor. We’ll help you discover your strengths and development areas in a challenging, fun, and supportive work environment. We are seeking a student to join us for a 4 or 8 month co-op position starting in September 2026. This position will be based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
Will complete at least one more semester of education following your internship.
Possess a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Ability to lead and operate within an environment where change happens frequently
Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships
Exemplify the Ideal Team Player – Hungry, Humble, Smart
Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals
Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude
Residency, or a valid work permit which would allow you to work for Bird Construction or one of our wholly owned subsidiaries
All applications must include a current transcript

Nice To Haves

If you are selected for a role in a safety-sensitive position, you will be required to successfully complete a Medical and/or Alcohol & Drug tests

Responsibilities

Process project accounts receivable and accounts payables, including: Prepare billings and backup documentation.
Enter project related payables and investigate any PO discrepancies.
Assist and respond to inquiries.
Effectively communicate with Project Managers regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals and any additional services related to billing and payables.
Ensure that month-end deadlines and reporting requirements are met.
Identify and resolve inconsistencies and issues with Project Managers.
Follow up on payment certifications.
Initiate new project set-ups; to be reviewed and released by the Controller.
Ensure compliance with CSOX and IFRS requirements.
File and manage project records.
Provide concise and accurate administration/preparation of purchase orders and/or other required documents involved with the procurement process.
Ensure all purchases are accurately tracked to proper charge code.
Provide assistance with the preparation of quarterly financial forecasts and annual budget if required.
Assist/support the accounting team as needed, along with ad-hoc requests and projects as assigned.