Construction Finance Intern - Real-World GAAP & Mentorship

MEC General Contractors; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from CPAs

Real-world project exposure

Exposure to AI/automation in finance

Job summary

MEC General Contractors in Melbourne, FL is seeking a motivated accounting intern to join our Finance & Accounting team. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to construction-industry accounting, including GAAP nuances, while working with CPAs and finance leaders on real, live close processes.

This internship offers genuine responsibilities beyond clerical tasks, with mentorship from our VP of Finance and exposure to how a $250M+ contractor runs its finance function using modern tools like Sage Intacct,

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Accounting/Finance degree (Bachelor's or Master's).
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail required.
• Interest in construction accounting is a plus but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly close processes and reconciliations.
• Support WIP scheduling and analysis under percentage-of-completion.
• Track subcontractor and owner change orders across active projects.
• Assist with accounts payable review and expense coding accuracy.
• Support ad hoc reporting using Sage Intacct and Procore.
• Learn how data flows from field to GL and payroll systems.
• Participate in process improvement and automation initiatives.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance

Sophomore standing or above

Tools

Sage Intacct

Procore

UKG

Job description

MEC General Contractors in Melbourne, FL is seeking a motivated accounting intern to join our Finance & Accounting team. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to construction-industry accounting, including GAAP nuances, while working with CPAs and finance leaders on real, live close processes.

This internship offers genuine responsibilities beyond clerical tasks, with mentorship from our VP of Finance and exposure to how a $250M+ contractor runs its finance function using modern tools like Sage Intacct,