Corporate Accounting Intern - Providence RI 2027

Gilbane Building Company; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company in Providence, RI is offering a corporate accounting internship for summer 2027. The role is an in-person office internship where you will gain hands-on experience supporting the accounting team with general ledger entries, month-end close tasks, reporting, invoice handling and coding, expense report review, and document filing.

You will learn about the construction industry’s financial processes while working with experienced professionals and have opportunities to

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Accounting, Finance, or Business degree program.
• Prior exposure to construction industry is a plus.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with job set up and general ledger entries.
• Support month-end close processes and reporting.
• Handle invoices and coding, expense report review, and document filing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Ownership mindset

Excel

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business degree program (enrolled)

Job description

Corporate Accounting Intern - Providence RI 2027

Job Locations

US-RI-Providence

Overview

Explore exciting Accounting Intern opportunities with Gilbane! This posting is for candidates available for an in-person office internship, located in Providence, RI, starting in summer 2027.

Learn by doing in Gilbane's Corporate Accounting Internship, where you'll gain hands-on experience assisting the accounting team with job set up, general ledger entries, month end close processes, reporting, invoice handling & coding, expense report review, document filing and retrieval, and other general accounting tasks.

• Hands-On Accounting Experience: Gain practical experience supporting accounting functions within a leading construction company, while working alongside experienced professionals.
• Skills Development: Build foundational skills in accounting operations, financial reporting, data analysis, systems, and accounting operations that will prepare you for a successful accounting career.
• Explore Career Paths: Learn how accounting plays a critical role in the success of construction projects and business operations while gaining insight into potential career paths within the organization.

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!

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 will participate in corporate accounting functions within the general ledger and accounts payables group and learn accounting policies and procedures. The successful candidate will gain basic knowledge of the construction industry, general ledger, and financial reporting.

Qualifications

Experience/Education

• Currently enrolled in an Accounting, Finance, Business, or similar degree program
• Prior exposure to construction industry is a plus
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong sense of ownership and ability to drive for results
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For Rhode Island, this ranges from $24.00 to $27.00 per hour.

Gilbane invests 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.

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.

Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.