Accounting Intern

Job Description

Commercial Construction Accounting Intern | MEC General Contractors

The Tone:
This is an internship at MEC General Contractors, located in Melbourne, FL. MEC is a third-generation, family-owned company with over 50 years of experience in shaping communities through commercial construction projects. This role offers an accounting student hands-on exposure to construction-industry accounting, a specialized niche not typically covered in traditional classroom settings. You will gain direct mentorship from experienced CPAs and finance leaders, working with real data and contributing to a finance team that is actively modernizing with AI and automation.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, Melbourne, FL
• Team: Finance & Accounting team, reporting to the VP of Finance and accounting team
• Mission: To provide hands-on support for core construction-industry accounting processes and financial analysis, contributing to real-time project visibility.
• Tech Stack: Sage Intacct, Procore, UKG, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Assist with monthly financial close processes, including account reconciliations and journal entry support.
• Support Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedule preparation and analysis under the percentage-of-completion method.
• Help track and reconcile subcontractor and owner change orders (COs) across active projects.
• Assist with accounts payable review, vendor documentation, and expense coding accuracy.
• Support ad hoc financial reporting and data analysis using Sage Intacct and Procore.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Sophomore standing or above preferred). This is an Entry-Level role.
• Experience: Comfort working with data and numbers in detail.
• Skills: Strong Excel skills; detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn; strong communication skills and a willingness to ask questions; ability to work on-site in Melbourne, FL.
• Bonus: Interest in construction, real estate, or project-based accounting is a plus.