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Accounting InternSummer Internship Program Department: Finance & AccountingReports To: ControllerLocation: Houston,

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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.

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.

Responsibilities

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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.

Requirements

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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

Nice to Have

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Familiarity with accounting or ERP software (e.g., Viewpoint, Sage, QuickBooks)
Exposure to construction or job-cost accounting
Interest in pursuing CPA licensure

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

What We Offer

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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