SIMON | Accounting Intern South Dakota

Dycom Industries, Inc.; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options

Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental and Vision Plans

Job summary

SIMON in Rapid City, SD seeks an Accounting Intern to support the Accounting/Finance team under direct supervision. You will learn and contribute through focused projects, 1:1 mentorship, and exposure to month-end closings, invoicing, and financial reporting.

This hands-on internship advances business, finance, and construction-management concepts in a real-world setting. You'll gain experience with JD Edwards, ADRA, OnBase, Anaplan, and other systems while developing professional skills and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program (Accounting/Finance/Business Admin).
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving history preferred.

Responsibilities

• Embrace safety culture and follow policies.
• Support and promote company values and ethics.
• Assist with month-end closings, financial reporting, and budgeting.
• Assist with accounts receivable and payable and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Enter data into accounting systems (JD Edwards, Citrix/HeavyJob, ADRA, OnBase, Anaplan).
• Assist Accounting with general functions.
• Meet with mentor to discuss progress and challenges.
• Complete capstone project/presentation for leadership.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business Admin degree (currently enrolled)

Driver's license preferred

Tools

JD Edwards

Citrix/HeavyJob

ADRA

OnBase

Anaplan

Job description

SIMON | Accounting Intern South Dakota

Company: SIMON

Job Location: RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA, USA

Type of Contract: Apprenticeship

Posting Start Date: 9/30/26

Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We specialize in aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete materials production, with expert teams providing high-quality asphalt paving, concrete, bridge, and utility construction services. Through strong local ties backed by global resources, we focus on quality and value to deliver the best products and services for our clients. What we do is bigger than construction - it is about connecting communities, building new roads to the future, and keeping the spirit of the pioneers alive and well. To learn more about Simon visit www.simonteam.com/.

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.

Job Summary

Simon's internship program is designed to provide first‑hand exposure to industry operations, as well as 1:1 mentorship and networking opportunities to students in order to supplement college educational programs in the areas of business, engineering, and construction management. Students in the program have the opportunity to work in various administrative and operational areas, contribute to company goals through completion of focused project work, and apply concepts learned in the classroom to business operations.

Under direct supervision, assists the Accounting/Finance team in carrying out various accounting programs and procedures as part of the company's internship program.

Main Responsibilities

• Embrace the Company's safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Assist with month end and quarterly closings, financial reporting, and budgeting
• Assist with accounts receivable, payable, and bank statement reconciliations
• Assist with Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Perform data entry into accounting systems such as JD Edwards, Citrix/HeavyJob, ADRA, OnBase and Anaplan
• Assist the Accounting department with other general accounting functions
• Meet regularly with assigned mentor to discuss ideas, navigate challenges, and gain insight
• Complete capstone project/presentation to be shared with Company leadership at the end of the internship

Education

• Current enrollment in a relevant degree program, including accounting, finance, or business administration
• Valid Driver's license and clean driving history preferred

Skills

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred

Physical Requirements

• Most work performed in an office environment; quiet to moderate noise level
• Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 35 pounds with or without assistance
• Regularly required to use hands to handle and manipulate objects
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain
• Sitting for long periods at a desk using a computer
• Some travel, including overnight stays may be required

Benefits and Perks

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Plans

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.

Application window anticipated to close on 11/28/2025; open until filled.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

• to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
• complete any part of the application process
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