Accounting/Audit Intern - Summer 2027

Kiewit is a construction and engineering company with corporate accounting and audit functions supporting projects across North America. The Accounting/Audit Intern will gain hands-on experience in financial accounting and auditing by preparing workpapers and financial results, performing audits, evaluating internal controls, and supporting process improvements.

What you'll do:

• Workpaper preparation for wholly owned entities, subsidiary financial statement (including footnotes) and Joint Venture financial results
• Perform internal financial, operational, compliance, and strategic audits
• Review and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls
• Preparation and distribution of Joint Venture financial results
• Establish trust and productive working relationship with field personnel and construction partners
• Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness and use of accepted accounting procedure
• Effectively communicate with other Accountants, Supervisors and Managers
• Journal entry preparation
• Reliable and consistent attendance
• Support and participate in collaboration activities to promote and implement process improvements
• Perform other work-related tasks as needed or assigned

What they're looking for:

• This position requires self-awareness and initiative
• This individual must be assertive to take on learning activities and grasp developmental opportunities
• A successful candidate will be highly motivated and have the ability to build relationships quickly and naturally
• These relationships will bring this candidate the credibility needed to operate as a successful business partner within the Kiewit
• Must be actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP, U.S. GAAS, and controls framework
• Proficient in Microsoft Programs including Office, Excel, and Outlook
• Knowledge of basic accounting functions and journal entries
• Effective communicator
• Ability to provide information to supervisors, co-workers and internal customers clearly and accurately, as well as accurate, efficient and corrective feedback
• Clear, fast thinker who is able to translate business needs into pragmatic solutions
• Highly motivated and self-directed; initiative and a sense of urgency to get things done

Benefits:

• For fulltime staff employees: a comprehensive benefits package, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.