Accounting Summer Intern, St Louis Job at KCI Construction in Saint Louis

Purpose: The purpose of the Accounting Internship is to provide valuable exposure and experience in the construction industry and to KCI’s culture. The Project Engineer Intern will have the ability to apply coursework through work experiences.

Areas of Exposure/Responsibilities:

• Payroll Processing: Collect timesheets, verify hours, calculate wages, and ensure timely payment.
• Cost Tracking: Monitor project costs, track expenses, and prepare cost reports.
• Bank Reconciliation: Compare bank statements with the ledger, identify discrepancies, and make adjustments.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze financial data, identify trends, and prepare reports.
• Compliance and Documentation: Review financial documents, maintain records, and assist in audits.
• Accounts Payable: Scan tickets, match invoices, reconcile vendor statements, and ensure timely payments.
• Financial Analytics: Explore Trimble Construction One analytics tools, create custom reports, and test the accounts payable automatic invoicing tool.
• General Tasks: Develop custom workflow folders in Vista ERP, assist in creating training materials, and collaborate with different departments.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Education: Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attributes: Detail-oriented, organized, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience: Previous internship or coursework in accounting is a plus but not required.

Managed By:

Controller and Lead Systems Analyst 

Physical Demands:

• Work is normally performed in a typical office environment.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Limited exposure to physical risk.
• Noise level in the office environment is usually quiet, but on-site might have higher levels of noise.
• While performing the duties of this role, employee will be required to sit, talk, and hear.
• Employee is occasionally required stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.

KCI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, material status, genetic information, national origin, disability or protection veteran status.