Accounting Intern

Paid internship

Cost Tracking & Time Management
Company: RJE Design & Construction

Location:

Long Island, NY
Job Type: Internship

Schedule:

Part-time / Flexible around school schedule

About Us

RJE Design & Construction is a growing Long Island-based construction company with multiple divisions specializing in remodeling, kitchens, electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning. We are looking for a motivated and organized Accounting Intern to support our office operations with a focus on job tracking, time management, and financial organization.

Position Overview

This internship is ideal for a student studying accounting, finance, business, or construction management who wants real-world experience inside a fast-paced construction company. The Accounting Intern will help track job costs, organize labor and material records, assist with timekeeping, and support the office in keeping projects financially organized.

Responsibilities

• Assist with job cost tracking for active construction projects

• Enter and organize labor, material, subcontractor, and equipment costs

• Help track employee hours and time records by project

• Review receipts, invoices, and purchase records for accuracy

• Support budgeting and cost-code organization

• Help maintain spreadsheets for project financial reporting

• Assist with accounts payable and invoice matching

• Work with office staff to improve organization and workflow

• Help identify cost trends, missing paperwork, and tracking issues

• Support weekly and monthly reporting for management

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related program

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Comfortable with Excel, Google Sheets, and basic office software

• Good communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organized

• Interest in construction, project costing, or operations is a plus

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with spreadsheets and data entry

• Strong time management

• Analytical mindset

• Willingness to learn job costing and construction office systems

What You’ll Gain

• Real experience in construction accounting and operations

• Hands-on exposure to job costing and project financial tracking

• Experience working with a growing construction company

• Mentorship from office and management staff

• Resume-building experience with real responsibility