Accounting Co-op - Dayton, OH (Spring 2027)

Messer Construction Co.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. is seeking an Accounting Co-op in Dayton, OH for Spring 2027. This trainee role introduces you to AP, owner billings, cost reporting and reconciliations within a respected employee-owned contractor.

You will work with our accounting team on real projects and develop essential skills in invoice processing and financial documentation. Candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degreerequired. Accounting,Financeor related field preferred.
• Possess all auditory,speakingandcommunicatingcapabilities.
• Physical requirements: sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, climbing, pushing, pulling,lifting upto 75lbs.

Responsibilities

• Review and process AP invoices and monthly subcontractor pay request
• Prepare monthly owner billings
• Reconcile,auditand forecast for internal monthly cost reports
• Resolve various accounting and contract insurance issues
• Maintain andmonitorjob files and document control
• Review and audit reconciliations
• Prepare various accounting reports
• Audit monthly state use tax returns

Skills

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in progress in Accounting/Finance or related field

Job description

Accounting Co-op - Dayton, OH (Spring 2027)

Location: Dayton, OH, United States
Company: Messer Construction Co.
Date Posted: Sep 8, 2026

Messer Construction Co. is an award-winning construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. An employee-owned company, Messer now stands as one of the nation’s leading health care and higher education builders. Messer’s footprint has grown to eleven regional officeslocatedacross the Midwest and Southeast: Greenville, South Carolina; Raleigh & Charlotte, North Carolina; Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton Ohio; Louisville and Lexington Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Knoxville & Nashville, Tennessee. Messer employees live where they work, resulting in the company’s sustained commitment to building better communities.

What You Will Do:

• Review and process AP invoices and monthly subcontractor pay request
• Prepare monthly owner billings
• Reconcile,auditand forecast for internal monthly cost reports
• Resolve various accounting and contract insurance issues
• Maintain andmonitorjob files and document control
• Review and audit reconciliations
• Prepare various accounting reports
• Audit monthly state use tax returns

What You Will Bring:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degreerequired. Accounting,Financeor related field preferred.

Abilities:

• Possess all auditory,speakingandcommunicatingcapabilities.
• Physical requirements: sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, climbing, pushing, pulling,lifting upto 75lbs.

Messer Construction Co. does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Candidates who need employer immigration sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Your decisions influence your career at every step: Makeyourscount with Messer Construction Co. In business since 1932 and employee-owned since 1990, Messer builds projects and careers that leave a lasting impact on our communities. We bring opportunities for collaboration and growth; you bring the determination.Let’sbuild something great together.

All Messer employeesare required tocomply withour Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment.Messer may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

Messer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexualorientationor gender identity.