Accounting Intern at Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. – Saint Paul, Minnesota
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About This Position
Position Title: Accounting Intern
Location: Remote-Minnesota
Position Type: Full time
Description:
Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®.
You belong at SEHSEH is currenting searching for a Accounting Intern to join our talented Finance/Accounting team!Why our employee-owners love SEH:
- "I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!" – GIS Analyst
- "What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one-on-one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that's who. " – Civil Engineering Technician
- "Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!" – Sr Financial Analyst
- "It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!" – Civil Engineer
- "This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." – Sr Mechanical Engineer
Why you’ll love SEH:
- Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
- Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success
- Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
- Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
- Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
- Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice
This Opportunity:
Support the migration and organization of financial and operational files into SharePoint, helping modernize document management and improve team accessibility
Contribute to Accounts Payable operations by performing data entry and reviewing employee expense reports for accuracy and compliance
Assist with account reconciliations, gaining hands-on experience in month-end and financial close processes
Manage unclaimed property activities, including tracking, documentation, and compliance support
Facilitate new vendor setup by entering and verifying vendor information to ensure accurate and timely payments
Maintain accurate vendor tax records through W-9 entry and validation
Organize and distribute customer statements by sorting and preparing statements for email and mail delivery
Review and update statement email distribution lists to ensure accuracy and remove inactive or outdated customers
Essential Qualifications:
Pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
Ability to multitask, time management, attention to detail, planning and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
Proficient in Outlook, Excel, and Sharepoint.
Ability to communicate and interact professionally and effectively through written and oral communication with current and potential clients
*Interns are not required to complete a background check during the hiring process*
All offers of employment for this position are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check which meets company standards. This will be conducted post-offer acceptance.
Who We Are
Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us®.
Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $21and $23 per hour based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at SEH Hiring Journey.
Due to current business and operational considerations, unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.
Notice to Third Party Agencies: SEH does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by SEH’s Talent Director, SEH reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.
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