Job Description

Job Description: Accounting Co-Op

Messer Construction Co. is an award-winning construction manager and general contractor, renowned for leading complex commercial building projects. As an employee-owned company, Messer has established itself as one of the nation’s premier builders in the healthcare and higher education sectors. Our expansive footprint includes eleven regional offices across the Midwest and Southeast, ensuring our employees live and work within the communities they serve. This commitment fosters a sustained dedication to building better communities.

What You Will Do

As an Accounting Co-Op, you will gain hands-on experience in various critical accounting functions within the construction industry. Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and processing Accounts Payable (AP) invoices and monthly subcontractor pay requests.
• Preparing monthly owner billings, contributing to the financial health of our projects.
• Reconciling, auditing, and forecasting for internal monthly cost reports, providing vital financial insights.
• Resolving various accounting and contract insurance issues, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Maintaining and monitoring job files and document control, ensuring organized and accessible records.
• Reviewing and auditing reconciliations to maintain accuracy in financial statements.
• Preparing various accounting reports to support financial analysis and decision-making.
• Auditing monthly state use tax returns, ensuring regulatory compliance.

What You Will Bring

We are looking for motivated individuals eager to grow their careers in accounting:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree required.
• Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Please Note: Messer Construction Co. does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Candidates who require employer immigration sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Build Your Career with Messer Construction Co.

Your decisions shape your career journey. Make a meaningful choice by joining Messer Construction Co., a company in business since 1932 and employee-owned since 1990. We build projects and careers that leave a lasting impact on our communities. We offer a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth; in return, we seek your determination to succeed. Let’s build something great together.

Compliance Information: All Messer employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. Offers of employment may be conditioned upon taking and passing a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

Messer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.