Accounting Intern (Summer 2027)

Bowen Engineering; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowen Engineering in Indianapolis offers an Accounting Internship that provides hands-on exposure to core accounting duties under the Accounting Manager. You will learn by sitting with Accounts Payable, Payroll and Accounts Coordinators, gaining insight into journal entries, financial reporting, and daily accounting activities.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced construction environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in accredited Accounting Bachelor's degree program.
• Junior or Senior year preferred.
• Basic understanding of financial and accounting principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing financial reports such as balance sheets and income statements.
• Post journal entries.
• Help with accounts receivable, payable, and bank statement reconciliation.
• Assist with company audits and reporting.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with preparing and analyzing trend information.
• Take on additional tasks or projects to learn about accounting and office operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Verbal and written communication

Education

Pursuing Accounting Bachelor's degree

Job description

Internship Description

The Accounting Intern will gain exposure to a wide range of business accounting duties including analyzing data, preparing financial reports, and learning about various accounting activities. Under the supervision of our Accounting Manager, the Accounting Intern can expect to participate in the preparation of journal entries and financial reports, analyze actual financial data, learn about bookkeeping, and assist with other accounting activities. The Intern will also sit with Accounts Payable, Payroll and Accounts Coordinators to see all aspects of accounting. Suggested work assignments include, but are not limited to, the following:

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements, invoices, and other documents
• Post journal entries
• Help with accounts receivable, payable, and bank statement reconciliation
• Assist with company audits and reporting
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Assist with preparing and analyzing trend information
• Take on additional tasks or projects to learn more about accounting and office operations

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Accounting Bachelor's degree program
• Candidates currently enrolled in their Junior and Senior year of college preferred
• Basic understanding of financial and accounting principles
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

With headquarters located on the north side of Indianapolis, Bowen is an employee-owned construction company with a centralized Accounting team. The Accounting Internship position offers a wide, hands-on insight into the accounting functions of our company. Interested students should be eager to learn and grow, possess humility, and work well within teams.