What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Intern position at Garney Construction?
In this role, you will support an ambitious team that thrives on collaboration and innovation. Garney Construction is a growing, employee-owned water and wastewater general contractor currently looking for a 2026 Summer Accounting Intern. The internship position will provide an opportunity for a currently enrolled college student to gather accounting knowledge from a construction company perspective. We offer hands-on experience to leverage your classroom knowledge and convert it into professional skills. TheAccounting Internshipis a full-time position at ourKansas City, MO, office over a three-month period during theSummer, available for class credit.
- Working closely with team members to develop a foundational understading of accounting practices in the Construction Industry
- Observe and perform variousprocesses performed by Operations and Corporate Accounting during monthly close
- Assist with pay application entry, job audits, account reconciliations, and other general ledger accounting tasks
- Complete ad-hoc projects for teams
- Be exposed to bookkeeping, financial accounting, FP&A, and other analyses that are key to overall professional development
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting
- Juniors, Seniors, or Graduate students preferred
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Foundational Understanding of GAAP and tax accounting rules, regulations, and standards
- Great attitude with the willingness to learn from professionals in the industry
- Full time paid internship position, starting at $22/hour - 40 hours per week paid weekly via direct deposit.
- Paid Holidays
Garney is a 100% employee owned construction company specializing in water and wastewater piping systems, concrete structures and water treatment facilities for public, private and industrial sectors. We've grown into one of the industry's largest and most respected companies by relying on our core philosophy of giving employees ownership of the company. We believe in taking care of our employee-owners so they can focus on their best work and a balanced life.
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Garney Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.