Finance/Accounting Intern - Summer 2027

Sully-Miller Contracting Co., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout Southern California, is a company with over 100 years in the construction industry. Since 1923, Sully-Miller has become one of the premier construction contractors in Southern California, building much of the region’s infrastructure including airports, seaports, rail and intermodal, military/federal, roads, highways, and specialty projects. To learn more about Sully-Miller Contracting Co. visit www.sully-miller.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.

Compensation

$26 per hour

Job Summary

The Finance/Accounting Intern will assist the Accounting/Finance team in carrying out various accounting programs and procedures as part of the company’s internship program. 

Main Responsibilities

• 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, and OnBase
• Run & Build Financial Reports
• Participate in various Special Projects as directed by the Controllers, Payroll Manager or CFO
• Assist the Accounting department with other general accounting functions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

Must be currently enrolled in a relevant degree program, including accounting, finance, or business administration

Skills

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred
• A basic understanding of Accounting principles
• Excellent Communication skills
• The ability to work well with all levels of the organization
• A demeanor for making continuous improvements of department processes

Physical Requirements

• Ability to utilize hands and fingers in order to type and carry reports should the need require
• Ability to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands throughout the workday should the need arise
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch should the need arise
• Ability to sit for a long period of time, possibly more than 90% of the workday
• Ability to see clearly or with assistance via necessary correction

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document.  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
• access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying

Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.