Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Black & Veatch

The Tone:
This is an Accounting Intern position at Black & Veatch, located in Overland Park, KS. As an employee-owned company, Black & Veatch has a century-long legacy of innovation in sustainable infrastructure, providing expert services in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction globally. The company prides itself on building the foundational infrastructure that communities rely on every single day, from initial concept through successful execution. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience across various Finance functions, contribute to diverse and impactful projects that directly support client objectives, and simultaneously foster significant professional growth while advancing the collective success of Black & Veatch.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-Time
• Location: In-person Overland Park, KS
• Team: Individual contributor
• Mission: Gain practical experience in finance functions, contributing to impactful projects and the company’s long-term achievements.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Analysis Support: Actively support broader financial analysis initiatives by gathering and providing accurate, requested information to senior team members.
• Basic Financial Reporting: Take responsibility for preparing basic financial reports and meticulously identify fundamental variances when comparing financial outcomes against planned expectations.
• Financial Planning & Project Support: Provide essential requested information to aid in comprehensive financial planning processes and assist with project financial tracking, billing, and detailed cost analysis.
• Enterprise System Learning: Work diligently to develop a basic level of knowledge regarding enterprise-wide business systems, enabling effective data acquisition and preliminary analysis.
• Ad Hoc Projects: Engage in various special projects as required, demonstrating adaptability and a willingness to contribute to diverse financial tasks.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must be currently enrolled in an Accounting or Finance academic program.
• Experience: No prior professional experience is required for this internship, focusing on foundational learning and application.
• Skills: Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, strong Problem Solving capabilities, effective Organizing and Planning skills, clear Written Communications, adept at Informing others, fostering positive Peer Relationships, and efficient Time Management.
• Bonus: Preference is given to candidates who have completed three years of college coursework, successfully finished at least three accounting or finance specific courses, and maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA.