Accounting Intern

Job Description

Project Accounting Intern | Consigli Construction Co., Inc.

The Tone:
This is an internship at Consigli Construction Co., Inc., with in-person work required in Milford, MA. Consigli is a respected construction firm where this role offers hands-on experience in core accounting functions. This position is vital for supporting the accounting team by performing essential financial tasks, including account reconciliations, audit preparation, and spreadsheet analysis. Interns will gain practical experience in financial close processes, budgeting, and forecasting within a professional and supportive environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time, 40-hours
• Location: In-person, Milford, MA
• Pay: $24–$29 hourly
• Team: Finance Division, Accounting Department
• Mission: Support the accounting team by performing essential financial tasks and contributing to core accounting functions to maintain accurate financial records.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Google Sheets, QuickBooks, Viewpoint, Sage

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support: Assist with quarter-end, year-end, and month-end financial close processes and related reporting activities.
• Reconcile: Perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records and prepare journal entries.
• Analyze: Prepare and analyze spreadsheets to support financial data management, budgeting, and forecasting initiatives.
• Contribute: Participate in major accounting projects and assist in preparing detailed financial reports and ad hoc analyses.
• Aid: Help with audit preparation and compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to internal controls and accounting policies.
• Process: Assist with processing invoices and expense reports to support accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Maintain: Update and maintain the general ledger and financial databases, along with performing routine administrative tasks.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Foundational knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, budgeting, audits, and internal controls. Demonstrated experience or coursework in account reconciliation, financial reporting, and ensuring data entry accuracy.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication to convey financial information clearly; excellent organizational and time management abilities; high attention to detail and commitment to numerical accuracy; analytical problem-solving mindset.
• Bonus: Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Viewpoint, or Sage. Proficiency in or willingness to learn spreadsheet tools like Excel or Google Sheets for financial data analysis. Reliable transportation to office locations or job sites as required.