Finance NBCC Students - Practicum Fall

Position: Finance Opportunities for NBCC Students - Work Practicum Fall 2026
Job Description   A work practicum with J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) will provide you with valuable, hands-on work experience where you will put your studies into practice. You will expand your professional network by gaining exposure to our leadership teams and developing your skills with cutting-edge technology. Your practicum will give you both practical experience and professional development, preparing you for a successful career with JDI!

Job Description   A work practicum with J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) will provide you with valuable, hands-on work experience where you will put your studies into practice. You will expand your professional network by gaining exposure to our leadership teams and developing your skills with cutting-edge technology. Your practicum will give you both practical experience and professional development, preparing you for a successful career with JDI!
As a valued member of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to key initiatives while gaining insight into what a career in Finance with JDI looks like. This term, we have opportunities for students to complete their practicum with Finance Client Services, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, or our Payroll team. The hourly rate for this role is $20.44.
Responsibilities   All students will have the opportunity to:
Contribute to meaningful projects and day-to-day operations that support business objectives
Perform value-added work through routine tasks and project initiatives
Assist with testing internal controls as part of our compliance program
Utilize leading technology and data analytics tools to support reporting, analysis, and decision-making
Collaborate with team members across multiple finance functions to gain broad business exposure
Potential Area of Focus   Based on your interests, education, and experience, you may be aligned to one of the following areas:
Client Services     Responding to customer and vendor inquiries through phone and email
Perform statement reconciliations
Provide interdepartmental support through Finance functions
Assist with customer service initiatives and process improvements
Payroll     Process accurate and timely weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for hourly and salaried employees
Assist with payroll governance, compliance, and internal control activities
Support payroll reporting, audits, and other payroll-related initiatives
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within payroll operations
Accounts Receivable     Process daily cash receipts and apply payments to customer accounts
Post credit card payments, credits, debits, and account adjustments
Assist with intercompany transfers and account reconciliations
Perform bank fee charge-offs and account maintenance activities
Investigate and resolve unapplied cash and support collection-related activities
Collaborate with team members to ensure accurate and timely account management
Accounts Payable     Process vendor invoices in a timely and accurate manner
Assist with invoice matching, coding, and approval workflows
Collaborate with team members to ensure accurate and timely invoice management  Qualifications     A good academic standing and are currently enrolled at NBCC in Accounting, Business, or Administration.
A long-term interest in a career in Finance
High energy
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
An ability to work well in a team
Attention to detail
A change mindset with an eye for process improvement
Excellent problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (particularly Excel)
About Us   Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

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