Supports accounts payable and receivable, project billing, job-cost reconciliation, WIP schedules, month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and Excel-based financial analysis. The intern gains exposure to construction accounting, receives mentorship, and completes a capstone project presented to leadership.
Accounting Intern
Summer Internship ProgramDepartment: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: Controller
Location: Houston, TX (primarily office-based)
Employment Type: Paid Summer Intern (10–12 Weeks)
With over 18 years of experience, Hays Electrical Services is a nationally recognized electrical contractor delivering high-quality, safe, and reliable electrical solutions across commercial, industrial, and specialty markets. Licensed in multiple states and trusted by leading general contractors, Hays is built on a foundation of safety, excellence, drive, communication, and client focus.
Our Summer Internship Program gives students hands-on exposure to real projects, a dedicated mentor and supervisor, and the chance to build a defined deliverable presented to leadership at the end of the summer — with strong performers considered for full-time roles after graduation.
Program Includes:
Summer Internship ProgramDepartment: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: Controller
Location: Houston, TX (primarily office-based)
Employment Type: Paid Summer Intern (10–12 Weeks)
With over 18 years of experience, Hays Electrical Services is a nationally recognized electrical contractor delivering high-quality, safe, and reliable electrical solutions across commercial, industrial, and specialty markets. Licensed in multiple states and trusted by leading general contractors, Hays is built on a foundation of safety, excellence, drive, communication, and client focus.
Our Summer Internship Program gives students hands-on exposure to real projects, a dedicated mentor and supervisor, and the chance to build a defined deliverable presented to leadership at the end of the summer — with strong performers considered for full-time roles after graduation.
Position Summary
The Accounting Intern will support the finance team in the day-to-day accounting operations of a growing electrical contractor. This role introduces the intern to construction accounting, including job costing, billing, and cost control, and shows how financial reporting supports project and company decisions.Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable / Receivable Support- Assist with invoice processing, coding, and vendor reconciliation.
- Support project billing, pay applications, and lien waiver tracking.
- Help reconcile job cost reports and track commitments, change orders, and subcontractor payments.
- Assist with WIP (work-in-progress) schedule preparation and review.
- Support month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Prepare Excel-based analyses and summaries for the finance team and project managers.
Qualifications & Skills
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Completion of introductory accounting coursework (financial and/or managerial)
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Proficiency in Excel
- Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion
Preferred
- Familiarity with accounting or ERP software (e.g., Viewpoint, Sage, QuickBooks)
- Exposure to construction or job-cost accounting
- Interest in pursuing CPA licensure
Internship Program Details
- Paid, 10–12 week summer program (early June – mid-August)
- Assigned supervisor for day-to-day work plus a separate mentor for informal guidance and support
- Company-wide orientation, weekly lunch-and-learns with department leaders, and a mid-summer check-in
- Capstone project presented to department and executive leadership in the final week
- Strong performers — particularly graduating seniors — will be considered for full-time offers
Why Join Hays Electrical Services?
At Hays Electrical Services, you're joining a team that values professionalism, accountability, and growth. As part of our Summer Internship Program, you'll get real project exposure, direct mentorship, and a genuine look at what a career at Hays could look like.Program Includes:
- Competitive paid internship wage
- Dedicated mentor and supervisor throughout the program
- Cross-department exposure through lunch-and-learns and cohort events
- Capstone project and final presentation to leadership
- Consideration for full-time employment upon graduation
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