Intern, Accounting in Lexington, Kentucky at Gray Construction

Intern, Accounting

US-KY-Lexington

Job ID: 2026-5364
Type: Gray Construction, Inc
# of Openings: 1
Category: INTERN
Gray Construction

Overview

Gray Construction is currently looking for an Accounting Intern for its Lexington, KY office.

Responsibilities

Why Gray?

Gray is a fully integrated, global service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, and construction, along with smart manufacturing and equipment manufacturing services. Consistently ranked as a leader in the industry, we focus on the following markets for domestic and international customers: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Data Centers, Distribution, Commercial and Advanced Technology.

Founded in 1960, Gray’s robust offering enables us to create one-of-a-kind solutions at the highest levels of customization, delivering unmatched precision and partnership to some of the world’s most sophisticated organizations. Still, these areas don’t define Gray—our people do. Passion, commitment, and a great team spirit all speak to the team members at Gray.

Who we want… (Requirements)

You must demonstrate the company’s core values at all times: We put safety and quality of life first, we are customer & relationship driven, we treat others the way they want to be treated.

In pursuit of college degree in a related field (Accounting or Finance).

The Accounting department supports Gray’s teams by delivering accounting services in an accurate and timely fashion. Our responsibilities include a focus on supporting our customer’s needs while also maintaining required internal controls and complying with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

During this internship you will be working on many internal accounting and project cost projects along with other duties as assigned. Must possess basic computer skills including the ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet and e-mail applications.

The new team member should be an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development. If you are a high achiever striving to exceed expectations in a fast-paced innovative company, then Gray is the place for you.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Gray internships are open to students legally authorized to work in the U.S. that do not need current and/or future visa sponsorship or work status authorization for employment.

Qualifications

What we expect… (Essential Functions)

• Support the finance team by posting miscellaneous cash receipts as needed.
• Perform general administrative tasks, including scanning check stubs and organizing digital records for ease of access.
• Prepare and mail credit cards to employees as part of the company’s credit card issuance and management process.
• Accurately enter vendor invoices into the accounting system for processing and payment.
• Assist with reviewing and authorizing subcontractor invoices, ensuring accuracy and adherence to contract terms.
• Provide backup support for compliance reviews to ensure alignment with company policies and procedures.
• Step in as needed to review and post invoices, ensuring prompt and accurate processing.
• Process travel and expense requests through Concur, verifying information for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Other duties assigned by accounting team/manager.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, reach, and talk or hear. They are regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 lbs., and occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities include accurate near and distant vision.

Frequently in a normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. May be exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and/or heat, risk of electrical shock, explosives and vibrations. Noise level on the job site is normally moderate to loud. Overtime may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

EEO Disclaimer

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.