The Heritage Group - Corporate Accounting Intern

The Heritage Group is a fourth-generation, family-owned business focused on construction and materials, environmental services and specialty chemicals. Over the last 90+ years, the Heritage portfolio has grown to include more than 50 companies that employ more than 6,000 people. What unites this diverse group of businesses and individuals is our commitment to create a safer, more enriching, and sustainable world by harnessing the power of family.

• Assist with accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Help maintain documentation and prepare audit support materials.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team members and stakeholders.
• Leverage automation and AI tools to create efficiencies within the accounting process.
• Assist in documenting operational accounting processes and controls.
• Assist in building reporting functionality across Corporate Finance.
• Collaborate across multiple teams (i.e., Treasury, FP&A, Tax) to provide recommendations on process improvements.

• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.

• Required High School or Equivalent
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree Open to Rising Juniors and Seniors pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited institution with a preference for a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field. Must demonstrate an understanding of basic accounting principles and financial statements.

• Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and mindful of deadlines.
• Highly motivated, resourceful, and willing to take on additional responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are necessary to communicate effectively with management and business units.
• Excel and Financial Software Skills (formulas, spreadsheets, data organization).
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and work collaboratively in a professional environment.
• Familiarity with accounting systems or ERP software is preferred.
• Familiarity with AI tools is preferred.

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and carry small parcels, packages and other items and walk short distances.

The Heritage Group Internship Program provides hands-on, paid experiences in a corporate function or within one of our many operating companies. Interns can expect to network with other students and professionals, gain useful skills, receive mentoring, and make their own contributions to the organization. Additionally, interns can participate in our weekly hosted events focused on professional development, team building, and community service.

Intern pay is non-negotiable and is calculated based on current academic class standing $18/hour (Freshman) - $21/hour (Senior), etc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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