Finance Intern

Conti Federal Services • Orlando, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Conti Federal Services is a leading global construction and engineering company that has delivered some of the most demanding projects for the U.S. federal government. With roots dating back 120 years, Conti Federal specializes in disaster preparedness and recovery, classified and secure construction, critical infrastructure, and environmental remediation. We offer world-class service to our clients while remaining committed to our core values of safety, integrity, and compliance. With offices located worldwide, the Conti Federal team prides itself on its diverse workforce and promotes an entrepreneurial and energetic atmosphere. We are looking for a candidate with a can-do attitude who wants to join our growing team, which is filled with boundless professional opportunities and career progression. We are committed to individual career development by offering a challenging yet learning-oriented culture that seeks to retain and promote from within the organization. If you are looking to join a fast-paced and dynamic company, we want to hear from you! The home office for this position is in Orlando, FL. Conti Federal Services is accepting internship applications for a Finance Intern position. We are looking for Spring, Fall, and Summer interns. During your internship, you will collaborate with a diverse team of professionals to build upon the skills you are learning through your education.

Requirements

• For security-clearance requirements — must be a U.S. citizen, as required.
• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Coursework in financial accounting preferred; construction or managerial accounting a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel (pivot tables and basic formulas expected).
• Interest in both general-ledger accounting and project/job-cost accounting.
• Strong organization and time management; able to handle close deadlines and project-team requests in the same week.
• Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable asking for the next piece of backup.
• Team-oriented; works with AP, payroll, project accountants, and project staff as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of a construction ERP or job-cost system is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end close: pull support, prepare workpapers, and help with prepaid, accrual, and amortization schedules.
• Prepare or update assigned balance-sheet reconciliations and flag reconciling items for the staff accountant or Director of Accounting.
• Help generate, format, and check reports from the ERP used in monthly reporting packages.
• Assist with AP/AR support as assigned (invoice coding checks, backup assembly, payment-run support) under established controls. The intern does not approve payments.
• Maintain files and simple procedure notes for assigned close tasks.
• Support audit or internal-request pull lists when asked.
• Help project accountants gather cost backup, committed-cost support, and change-order documentation.
• Assist with job-cost reports, billing backup, and unbilled/retainage schedules.
• Support updates to project reporting packs (cost vs. budget, simple variance notes) under a project accountant’s review.
• Help track extra-work / change-order billing formats and make sure owner changes are reflected in the files used by Finance.
• Learn how field documentation (timesheets, invoices, subcontracts, POs) posts to the job and then to the ledger.
• Ensure documentation is clear and complete so Accounting and Project Accounting can both rely on it.
• Rotate between corporate close work and project-accounting work as assigned each week.
• Document the steps for each recurring task so the next intern or staff member can follow them.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitively paid internship.
• Housing, meals, incidentals, and local transportation may be provided in accordance with your offer letter, where applicable.
• Company-paid mid-point rotation home, where applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern