2027 Summer Accounting Internship Program (Dallas, TX) - Austin Industries

Austin-Industries; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industries in Dallas, TX invites applications for its 2027 Summer Accounting Internship Program. This paid, 12-week, full-time internship exposes you to month-end close processes and project financial analysis.

You will work with our accounting team, gain hands-on experience with CMiC ERP, budgeting, reconciliations, and reporting while collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentors.

Qualifications

• Must be an active junior or senior college student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Target graduation date between December 2027 and December 2028.
• Able to work up to 40 hours per week.
• Must commute onsite to Dallas, TX.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to think analytically and work in project teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare, analyze, and review monthly SGA departments.
• Prepare and enter journal entries.
• Scan backup and supporting documents into CMiC (ERP system).
• Assist in the mid-year forecast process.
• Support various levels and sub-departments within the accounting team on special projects.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports.

Skills

Communication

Oral and written communication

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Job description

2027 Summer Accounting Internship Program (Dallas, TX) - Austin Industries

Job Category: Accounting / Finance

Requisition Number: 2027S032881

• Posted : August 1, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 8,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Here at Austin Industries, our accounting internship program will give you exposure to many aspects of the construction industry. Through collaboration with the accounting team, our interns will have hands on experience with the month end close process and review and analyze the financial health of construction projects through the unique nature of our corporate and operating companies. Come join our internship program that was ranked as one of theTop 100 Internship Programs of 2024 and 2026 presented by WayUp and Yello!

This is a paid 12 weeks full-time internship program that will start onMonday, May 17, 2027 and run throughFriday, August 6, 2027.Our interns will report to our corporate headquarters located in Dallas, TX (Uptown area). Our interns will also participate in various social and volunteer events with fellow employee-owners and have the great opportunity to visit an active project site. Hear more about our intern experiences on ourInternship Page - Real Projects, Real Impact.

• Gain hands-on experience with accounting processes that support large-scale construction and engineering operations.
• Learn financial reporting, account reconciliations, budgeting, and analysis while working with experienced accounting professionals.
• Develop proficiency in accounting systems, financial tools, and data management used in a corporate environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand how accounting supports project performance and business decision-making.
• Receive mentorship and exposure to career paths in accounting, finance, auditing, and corporate operations.

Accounting Intern Duties:

• Prepare, analyze, and review balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare, analyze, and review monthly SGA departments
• Prepare and enter journal entries
• Scan backup and supporting document into CMiC (ERP system)
• Assist in the mid-year forecast process
• Assist various levels and sub-departments within the accounting team on special projects
• Prepare ad-hoc reports

Education and Experience:

• Must be an active junior or senior college student working toward a bachelor's degree in one of these fields: Accounting or Finance
• Targeted graduation date between December 2027 and December 2028
• Must be able to work up to 40 hours per week
• Must be able to commute onsite to assigned location
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to think analytically, present ideas professionally, and work in project teams
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States.Austin Industries is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position

Accounting interns are assigned a supervisor who is a professional with both expertise and educational background in the field of accounting. Interns can expect a preliminary meeting with their supervisor to discuss the goals, expectations, and desired outcomes of the internship. Employee-owners participating in an internship will be reviewed upon the completion of their internship. This review should be used as a tool to communicate the successes and learning outcomes of the internship. The supervisor will also complete any necessary paperwork that must be provided to the intern’s school or university.

Individuals hired as interns will be classified asTemporary employee-ownersas defined in Policy A-5. Temporary employee-owners are not eligible for vacation pay, holiday pay or any of the other benefits listed in Policy A-5.

Temporary employee-owners are expected to adhere to the same policies and procedures as regular, full-time employee-owners.

Employee-owners that are performing an internship are expected to work a regularly-scheduled workweek of 40 hours or more (overtime will be paid for any hours in excess of 40 at a rate one and one-half times the employee-owner’s regular rate).

Austin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Austin Industries and its operating companies engage in almost every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction. Austin is owned entirely by its employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Austin Industries has a rich history. We are one of the largest and most diversified construction firms in the nation. Austin stands on the core values of Uncompromising Integrity, Employee-ownership, Exemplary Service and Excellence in Safety.

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicite d resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy.The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement ).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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