Job Title: Accounting Intern
Employment Type: Intern
Division: Finance
Department: Accounting
Work Schedule: Full-time/40-hours - In Person
Salary Range: $24 - $29/hour
The Accounting Intern supports the accounting team in performing essential financial tasks, including account reconciliations, audit preparation, and spreadsheet analysis. This role offers hands-on experience in financial close processes, budgeting, forecasting, and other core accounting functions within a respected construction firm.
Responsibilities / Essential Functions
- Assist with quarter-end and year-end financial close processes and related reporting activities.
- Support account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Contribute to major accounting projects and assist in preparing detailed financial reports.
- Participate in budgeting and financial planning activities.
- Aid in audit preparation and compliance efforts.
- Prepare and analyze spreadsheets to support financial data management.
- Perform routine administrative tasks such as filing, banking, and managing finance-related correspondence.
- Assist with processing invoices and expense reports to support accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Maintain and update the general ledger and financial databases.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and support ad hoc analysis.
- Support month-end close activities by preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
- Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives within the accounting department.
Key Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to convey financial information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in numerical work.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
- Maintains confidentiality and exercises sound judgment when handling sensitive financial information.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Adaptable and eager to learn in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
Required Experience
- Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Foundational knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, budgeting, audits, and internal controls.
- Proficient in or willing to learn spreadsheet tools (Excel, Google Sheets) for financial data analysis and reporting.
- Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Viewpoint, Sage) is preferred.
- Experience or coursework in account reconciliation, financial reporting, and data entry accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure.
- Reliable transportation to office locations or job sites, as required.
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