SIMON | Accounting Intern Nebraska

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.

As part of the internship program, the accounting intern will gain exposure to financial, accounting, and business processes, including, but not limited to:

•    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

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

•    Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred

•    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