Accountant

Job Description

Accounting Co-op | Messer Construction Co.

The Tone:
This is an Accounting Co-op position at Messer Construction Co., located in Cincinnati, OH for Spring 2027. Messer Construction Co. is an award-winning, employee-owned construction manager and general contractor recognized for providing leadership on complex commercial building projects. With a strong presence across eleven regional offices in the Midwest and Southeast, including Cincinnati, Messer stands as one of the nation’s leading builders for health care and higher education. This co-op role is essential for supporting the financial operations of these significant projects, allowing the company to maintain accurate financial records and ensure smooth subcontractor and owner payment processes. By contributing to the accounting functions, this position directly aids Messer’s sustained commitment to building better communities where its employees live and work.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: In-person, Cincinnati, OH
• Mission: This role supports the financial operations by processing invoices, preparing billings, reconciling reports, and resolving accounting issues.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Review & Process: Thoroughly review and accurately process accounts payable invoices, along with monthly pay requests submitted by subcontractors, ensuring compliance and timely payments.
• Prepare & Bill: Prepare comprehensive monthly billings for owners, and compile various accounting reports to support financial oversight and project management.
• Reconcile & Audit: Perform detailed reconciliations, conduct audits, and contribute to forecasting for internal monthly cost reports, providing critical financial insights. This also includes auditing monthly state use tax returns for accuracy.
• Resolve: Investigate and resolve a variety of accounting discrepancies and complex contract insurance issues, ensuring all financial and contractual obligations are met.
• Maintain: Systematically maintain and monitor critical job files and implement robust document control procedures to ensure data integrity and accessibility.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: No prior experience explicitly required for this co-op role.
• Bonus: Preferred pursuit of a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.