Accounting Intern - Summer 2027

Journey Construction; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Journey Group in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks a Seasonal Accounting Intern for Summer 2027. This onsite role offers hands-on exposure to core accounting tasks and learning from seasoned professionals while supporting the Controller and accounting team.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an accounting or finance degree (junior or senior) with strong Microsoft Office skills, accuracy, and good communication for cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in accounting or finance (Junior/Senior).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong data entry and multitasking.
• Able to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Support data entry, reconciliations and journal entries.
• Provide administrative support to the Controller and accounting team.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Pursuing accounting or finance degree (Junior/Senior)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Description

OUR OPENING

Are you looking to gain hands-on experience? Join Journey Group in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as a Seasonal Accounting Intern for Summer 2027. Working onsite at Journey Group Headquarters, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in various day to day accounting tasks, learning from seasoned professionals while gaining exposure in core accounting processes. Grow your skills, build your network, and make an impact in a dynamic work environment.

JOURNEY GROUP: OUR STORY

Journey Group is a full-service construction group with headquarters in Sioux Falls, S.D., and four divisions offering commercial, manufacturing, industrial, civil, residential and asphalt construction services in the upper Midwest and nationwide. Our company has a long-standing reputation of building lasting relationships with contractors throughout the region. Our experience in past projects working in and around the local construction market coupled with our solid reputation of being a fair, honest, and team-oriented company will bring a strong contractor interest to any project. With Journey Group, you're getting engineers and construction professionals with a wealth of education and experience-but you're also getting allies on your project site. Our team is trustworthy, communicative, fiscally responsible and never lacking in follow-through.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO AS AN ACCOUNTING INTERN?

As an Accounting Intern at Journey Group, you will support daily accounting operations by assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including accurate data entry, reconciliations, and journal entries. The intern will provide administrative and project-based support to the Controller and work collaboratively with the accounting team and cross functional departments to ensure efficient and timely financial operations.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED

To excel in the Accounting Intern role at Journey Group, candidates should be currently pursuing a degree in an accounting or finance related field, ideally at a Junior or Senior standing. Prior experience and familiarity with Microsoft Office are essential for handling tasks efficiently. Candidates must be adept at multitasking, problem-solving, and strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The work environment is representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

Primarily Office:

• A majority of work takes place in an indoor office setting equipped with a computer, desk, phone, and other typical office equipment.
• Must be able to inspect details at close range, interact, communicate, and exchange accurate information consistently.
• Must be able to retain a stationary position for extended periods of time.

Journey Group is an Affliative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable l