Job Cost Intern

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Intern to join our finance team. This position offers students hands-on experience in job cost accounting within the construction industry. As an intern, you will work alongside experienced job cost and finance professionals, learn valuable accounting and construction-finance skills, and contribute to the financial success of our projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with the job cost accounting process for active projects, helping ensure timely and accurate reporting of job costs

Support project managers and finance staff in gathering and organizing job cost data

Help monitor job cost data and assist in identifying trends or discrepancies: such as labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor costs.

Assist in preparing job cost reports and basic metrics for internal stakeholders

Support the team in preparing data for project bids and proposals

Help with routine audits of job cost entries to check for accuracy and compliance

Learn and apply best practices in job cost accounting and construction finance

Maintain organized, accurate records and files

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a technical school, college, or university program (accounting, finance, construction management, or related field preferred)

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team

Basic familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Viewpoint, QuickBooks, or Xero) is a plus but not required

Microsoft Excel proficiency preferred

Good communication skills, with the ability to interact with a variety of audiences

Punctuality and reliability are essential

Duration: Typically, May-August

Compensation: Competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience and qualifications

Opportunity for skill development and advancement within the company

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Worksite address

columbia, MO, 65201, US

Who can apply

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