Job Cost Intern
- Location
- Columbia, MO
- Listed
- 2 days ago
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Intern to join our finance team. This position offers students hands-on experience in job cost accounting within the construction industry. As an intern, you will work alongside experienced job cost and finance professionals, learn valuable accounting and construction-finance skills, and contribute to the financial success of our projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the job cost accounting process for active projects, helping ensure timely and accurate reporting of job costs
- Support project managers and finance staff in gathering and organizing job cost data
- Help monitor job cost data and assist in identifying trends or discrepancies: such as labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor costs.
- Assist in preparing job cost reports and basic metrics for internal stakeholders
- Support the team in preparing data for project bids and proposals
- Help with routine audits of job cost entries to check for accuracy and compliance
- Learn and apply best practices in job cost accounting and construction finance
- Maintain organized, accurate records and files
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a technical school, college, or university program (accounting, finance, construction management, or related field preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
- Basic familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Viewpoint, QuickBooks, or Xero) is a plus but not required
- Microsoft Excel proficiency preferred
- Good communication skills, with the ability to interact with a variety of audiences
- Punctuality and reliability are essential
Duration
- Typically, May-August
Compensation
- Competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Opportunity for skill development and advancement within the company
Equal opportunity and legal notices
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
From Emery Sapp's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 8, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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