Project Accounting Intern

Michael Baker International is seeking a Project Accounting Intern to join our Project Accounting team for a hands-on learning experience in a professional services environment. This internship is designed for students who have completed at least two years of coursework toward a degree in Accounting or Finance and are interested in exploring a career in project accounting. The intern will support the team with administrative and entry-level financial tasks, gaining exposure to project setup, contract coordination, and financial systems.

• Assist with the setup of Contract and Indirect projects in the Oracle Financial System, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
• Review project documentation and contract terms under the guidance of Project Accountants and Contract Coordinators.
• Support data entry and project maintenance tasks, including updates to budgets and funding.
• Help track and organize project documentation and assist with project closeout activities.
• Collaborate with Project Accountants to support invoice tracking, outstanding receivables, and other project-related financial tasks.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions to gain exposure to project accounting processes and tools.
• Provide general administrative support to the Project Accounting and Shared Services teams as needed.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Completion of at least two years of undergraduate coursework.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation for this position is $20 per hour. This compensation is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity. Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous. We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life. We Make a Difference. Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination. *It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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