Accounting Assistant Internship

About The Role

MYR Group and our subsidiary businesses strive to provide an opportunity for students to gain education in the electrical utility construction industry by providing a hands-on and inclusive internship program. The knowledge and experience gained through this program will help prepare you for your future career.

Company Overview

Established in 1891, The L.E. Myers Co., the oldest MYR Group subsidiary, is recognized as a premier electrical contractor of large utility construction projects across the nation. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity to complete training, projects, & collaborative learning alongside our family of subsidiaries. We offer stability, with long-term clients and continuous expansion, which allows our tenured employees and new team members space to grow.

Here at The L.E. Myers Co., we provide structured and strategic occupational growth opportunities for our valued staff. Comprised of long and short-tenured employees, we are interactive amongst our growing family of subsidiaries which allows employees to participate in renewable energy projects as well as complete our long-time transmission and distribution projects.

Essential Functions

Data entry of A/R invoicesData entry of job set-upsCoding invoices for APVerifying and remittance Gross Receipts, Sales and Use taxesPrepare journal entries and hand check requestWeekly AR and AP reportsAnalysis on customer and vendor payment trendsPrior to the end of their internship, the intern will create and present a self-reflection project detailing their gained industry knowledge, future career goals, as well as personal and professional growth. The presentation will be provided in PowerPoint and presented to their direct management team.Participation in the Lunch & Learn internship program provided by the MYR Group Internship Leadership team.Prior to the end of their internship, the intern will create and present a self-reflection project detailing their gained industry knowledge, future career goals, as well as personal and professional growth. The presentation will be provided in PowerPoint and presented to their direct management team.

Qualifications

ABOUT YOU

College sophomore or above working towards a related undergraduate degree or be currently enrolled in or attending trade school. If you are a recent graduate, you must be within 1 year of your graduation date.No experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to prepare and give presentations.Organized and detail oriented.Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).Ability to communicate with employees and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.

What We Offer

Benefits of an internship with MYR Group

Opportunity to explore potential post-graduation career opportunities.Practice and improve industry skills while learning how to be an effective employee entering the workforce.Gain knowledge of the roles and responsibility of a particular career.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.