Intern - Accounting

Accounting Intern
Summer Internship Program Department: 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.
Job Cost & Project Accounting
- Help reconcile job cost reports and track commitments, change orders, and subcontractor payments.
- Assist with WIP (work-in-progress) schedule preparation and review.
Reporting & Analysis
- 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