Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Co-op – Columbus, OH (Spring 2027) | Messer Construction Co.

The Tone:
This is a co-op position for Spring 2027 at Messer Construction Co., located in Columbus, OH. Messer Construction Co. is an award-winning, employee-owned construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. The company has a significant footprint with eleven regional offices across the Midwest and Southeast, including Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton Ohio; Louisville and Lexington Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; Knoxville & Nashville, Tennessee; Greenville, South Carolina; and Raleigh & Charlotte, North Carolina. Messer stands as one of the nation’s leading health care and higher education builders, driven by employees who live where they work, resulting in a sustained commitment to building better communities. This Accounting Co-op role is crucial in supporting the company’s financial operations, contributing to the efficient management of accounting processes that underpin Messer’s impactful projects and ongoing success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person – Columbus, OH
• Mission: This role supports the financial health and operational efficiency of construction projects by managing invoices, billings, cost reports, and ensuring compliance.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Invoice & Payment Processing: Process Accounts Payable invoices and monthly subcontractor pay requests to ensure timely and accurate financial transactions.
• Billing & Reporting: Prepare comprehensive monthly owner billings and compile a variety of accounting reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Financial Analysis & Auditing: Reconcile, audit, and forecast for internal monthly cost reports, including reviewing and auditing other financial reconciliations for accuracy.
• Issue Resolution & Compliance: Resolve various accounting and contract insurance issues while also auditing monthly state use tax returns to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Document Management: Maintain and monitor job files and document control systems to ensure all financial records are organized and accessible.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: No specific prior professional experience required.
• Skills:
* Accounts payable processing
* Financial reporting and billing
* Reconciliation and auditing
* Cost forecasting
* Document control and management
• Bonus: Academic pursuit in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.