[Hiring] Commissioning Accounting Intern @Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company

Role Description

The Accounting Intern will support the Accounting team within our Commissioning Services business by assisting with basic accounting and administrative tasks. This internship is designed to provide hands-on exposure to commissioning and construction accounting in a real-world environment while supporting the growing volume of project set-ups and administrative documentation. The role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and learning the full accounting lifecycle from project set-up through closeout.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic accounting data entry with a high level of accuracy
• Assist with project set-up processes in the ERP system, including initial data entry and document preparation
• Organize and maintain electronic project and accounting files to ensure completeness and accessibility
• Support month-end close preparation by gathering and organizing required backup documentation
• Assist the Accounting team with administrative tasks related to document control and record retention
• Review information for completeness and accuracy and flag discrepancies as needed
• Follow established accounting and documentation processes and internal controls

Learning Objectives & Internship Outcomes

• Gain hands-on exposure to commissioning and construction accounting
• Understand the end-to-end flow of commissioning projects, from set-up to close
• Learn how accounting supports project operations and financial tracking
• Develop practical experience with the accounting lifecycle and month-end processes
• Learn how to set up and review projects and monitor progress within an ERP system
• Build strong organizational habits and attention to detail in a professional setting

Measures of Success

• Maintaining well-organized, complete, and up-to-date project and accounting files
• Completing data entry and administrative tasks with minimal errors
• Demonstrating attention to detail and follow-through
• Showing a clear understanding of project set-ups and the flow of accounting information from open to close
• Actively learning and applying feedback from the Accounting team

What This Role Supports

• Reducing the administrative burden of data entry and document controls
• Providing additional support for the increasing volume of project set-ups
• Allowing accounting Team Members to focus on higher-level analysis and review
• Creating a development opportunity for students interested in accounting within a commissioning and construction environment

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Interest in accounting operations, construction accounting, or commissioning services
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and document management tools
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes, including ERP software

Compensation & Benefits

• The expected base salary range for this role is $22.00 - $25.00 USD per hour.
• This internship position is not eligible for participation in company benefit plans.