Project Accountant Intern

As a Project Accountant Intern, you will assist in preparation, reporting, and analysis of projects, performing many of the administrative tasks required for the seamless execution of complex, high-dollar projects. They will also get the opportunity to assist with lead critical efforts such as subcontractor joint check, contract and state compliance, subcontract payment processing, project accounting, financial analysis and finishing projects strong with the accounting closeout process.

This role is a Summer Internship (dates are flexible) and will be located at our Headquarters located in Meridian, ID.

• ResponsibilitiesProvide administrative and project accounting support to the project management team.
• Take initiative to complete project requirements and to contribute to the team’s success.
• Assist the Project Manager with construction activities as needed.
• Process and follow-up on urgent items.
• Verification, review, and approval of supplier lien waivers.
• Joint check documentation, correspondence, and processing to manage financial risk.
• Communication with subcontractors regarding supplier lien waivers, pay application payment status, and accounting closeout procedure.
• Track and process subcontract billings, receipts, and approvals.
• Process out of sequence and early pay requests for subcontracts.
• Prepare payment batches.
• Financial reporting to executive management including owner billing and cash flow tracking.
• Complete job cost adjustments.
• Review and interpret prime contract general conditions, billing requirements, specified labor rates and equipment rates.
• Manage/Oversee the creation and administration of subcontracts, purchase orders, task orders, and consultant agreements.
• Assist the Project Manager with the change management process, including generating and distributing SCOs and CORs through final processing of contract COs.
• Perform project accounting duties, assisting project managers with interfacing change orders, drafting or auditing client billings, create misc. client invoices, reviewing and coding vendor invoices, and tracking/verifying subcontractor progress lien waivers.
• Assist subcontractors with GCPay, adding and linking/integrating subcontractors, creating schedule of values.
• Assist Project Manager with accounts receivable follow-up.
• Oversee project closeout processes (i.e. final cost reconciliation, financial closeout, waiver tracking, closeout documentation).
• Other accounting support as needed.
• Positive contribution to ESI’s culture and active participation in company events and programs.

QualificationsMust be currently enrolled to receive your Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite programs, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook and an accounting software. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Keen attention to detail, enabling precise organization and management of multiple project tasks. Skilled at problem solving; resilient and determined to find or create solutions. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Ability to prioritize and manage time in a fast-paced environment; must be able to meet deadlines. Demonstrated history of excellent customer service. Exhibits high emotional intelligence and personal motivation and initiative. Demonstrates dynamic leadership, integrity, perseverance, reliability, respect, self-discipline, dedication, and dependability while being flexible. Exhibits personal motivation, initiative, and potential for growth and development.

Benefits:Competitive 401k matchGreat upward mobility for career growth

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans