Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern – Barrett Paving Materials – Mid-West Central | Barrett Industries

The Tone:
This is an Accounting Intern position at Barrett Paving Materials Inc., located in the Mid-West Central region. Barrett Paving Materials Inc. stands as a leader in heavy civil construction, specializing in essential areas such as aggregate production, asphalt plants, paving services, and road construction. With a commitment to a people-first culture, the company upholds the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct, operating as part of the Colas Group, a global leader in transportation infrastructure. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to support Barrett Paving MWC’s finance team, providing practical experience in accounting, financial reporting, and the broader business operations within the construction industry.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Mid-West Central region
• Team: Supports the finance team
• Mission: Gain practical experience in accounting, financial reporting, and business operations within the construction industry by supporting the finance team.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), accounting systems or software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Invoice and Payment Processing: Assist with the accurate processing of invoices, management of expenses, and execution of vendor payments.
• Financial Statement Preparation: Contribute to the preparation of various financial statements and comprehensive reports.
• Account Reconciliation: Provide support for the reconciliation of bank accounts and general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy.
• Data Entry and Maintenance: Precisely enter and diligently maintain accurate financial data within established accounting systems.
• Closing Process Support: Assist with critical month-end and year-end closing processes to finalize financial periods.
• Record Management: Help maintain and organize both digital and physical financial records for easy retrieval and compliance.
• Audit Participation: Participate in audit activities by meticulously preparing necessary documentation and supporting materials.
• Financial Analysis: Assist in analyzing financial data, contributing to budgeting and forecasting efforts.
• Operational Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with accounting staff to support daily accounting operations and team objectives.
• Ad-Hoc Tasks: Complete other accounting or finance-related tasks as specifically assigned by supervisors.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, indicating a foundational understanding of financial principles.
• Experience: This is an internship, and while no specific years are required, candidates should demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). Familiarity with accounting systems or software is considered a valuable advantage.
• Skills: Possesses strong organizational and analytical skills, a meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, robust communication abilities, and the capacity to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information.
• Bonus: An expressed interest in the construction, paving, or infrastructure industries.