About the role#
Hays Electrical Services is looking for an Accounting Intern to support our finance team during the summer of 2027. This role provides hands-on experience in construction accounting, including job costing, billing, and cost control. You will work directly with our finance department to see how financial reporting supports company decisions. The program lasts 10 to 12 weeks and includes a dedicated mentor, weekly lunch-and-learns, and a capstone project presented to executive leadership.
What you'll do#
- Process invoices, code entries, and perform vendor reconciliations.
- Support project billing, pay applications, and track lien waivers.
- Reconcile job cost reports and monitor commitments, change orders, and subcontractor payments.
- Assist in preparing and reviewing work-in-progress schedules.
- Help with month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Create Excel-based analyses for the finance team and project managers.
- Present a capstone project to department and executive leadership during your final week.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program for Accounting or Finance.
- Completion of introductory financial or managerial accounting coursework.
- Proficiency in Excel and a high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
- Familiarity with accounting or ERP software like Viewpoint, Sage, or QuickBooks is preferred.
- Exposure to construction or job-cost accounting and an interest in CPA licensure are also preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship located on-site in Houston, Texas.
- The program runs for 10 to 12 weeks during the summer of 2027.
About Hays Electrical Services
Hays Electrical Services operates as an electrical contractor based in Houston, Texas. Founded in 2007, the company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. It specializes in construction projects for the commercial, hospitality, and multi-family sectors. The firm also works on data centers, healthcare facilities, and corporate interiors.
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