Project Accounting Intern (Summer 2026)

Job Description

Job Description

Employment Type : Intern

Division : Finance

Department : Accounting

Salary Range : $23 - $28 / 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.

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