Construction Job Cost Intern - Finance & Analysis

ESS Companies; Columbia Township, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) invites a motivated intern to join our finance team for hands-on job cost accounting within the construction industry.

You will work with experienced professionals, learn accounting and construction-finance skills, and contribute to project financial success. The internship runs May–August, offering an opportunity to gain real-world experience in cost reporting, data gathering, and basic metrics for internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a technical school, college, or university program related to accounting, finance, construction management.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
• Basic familiarity with accounting software is a plus.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency preferred.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the job cost accounting process for active projects, helping ensure timely and accurate reporting of job costs.
• Support project managers and finance staff in gathering and organizing job cost data.
• Help monitor job cost data and identify trends or discrepancies.
• Assist in preparing job cost reports and basic metrics for internal stakeholders.
• Support data for project bids and proposals.
• Help with routine audits of job cost entries for accuracy and compliance.
• Learn and apply best practices in job cost accounting and construction finance.
• Maintain organized, accurate records and files.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team player

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software familiarity

Education

Collegiate student

Tools

Viewpoint

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) invites a motivated intern to join our finance team for hands-on job cost accounting within the construction industry.

You will work with experienced professionals, learn accounting and construction-finance skills, and contribute to project financial success. The internship runs May–August, offering an opportunity to gain real-world experience in cost reporting, data gathering, and basic metrics for internal stakeholders.