Accounting Intern - Houston, TX 2027

Gilbane Building Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company in Houston seeks an Accounting Intern II to assist office and project staff in a dynamic office environment. You will gain exposure to multiple teams, supporting accounting tasks while developing professional skills through Gilbane University and on-the-job learning.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strong communication, and the ability to adapt within a fast-paced construction setting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program for the department or team.
• Prior exposure to construction industry is a plus.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be a junior or senior.

Responsibilities

• Interns learn about Gilbane's support or operations teams in a variety of specialties including accounting, marketing, human resources, estimating, scheduling and other essential duties.

Skills

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Accounting/Finance degree program

Undergraduate (junior/senior)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking an Accounting Intern II to be responsible for assisting office and/or project Staff within an office setting.

Who are we?

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you?

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane's core value of Caring and "People First" workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You're a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You're someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.

Your core values match Gilbane's:

Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

What's in it for you?

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources for those that are early in their career. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities

Interns learn about Gilbane's support or operations teams in a variety of specialties including accounting, marketing, human resources, estimating, scheduling and other essential duties.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program for the department or team
• Prior exposure to construction industry is a plus
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be a junior or senior

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry.

Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Equal Opportunity / EEO Statement

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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