Accounting Intern

The Weitz Company is hiring an Accounting Intern to join our Des Moines office for the 2026 summer.

Interns receive hands-on work experience, while working alongside our team of talented professionals. It is important to us to ensure our students are successful, and we work hard to ensure the experience is a rewarding one.

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Our global construction group is comprised of Orascom Construction subsidiaries, The Weitz Company, Contrack Watts Inc., and Watts Constructors. Collectively, we specialize in Commercial, Federal, and Industrial construction projects with a best-in-class Supply Chain segment. We have forged our reputation by constantly seeking new construction innovations and technology that provide our clients and employees with predictable, reliable, and collaborative services. Our commitment to delivering a top quality product has resulted in long-standing customer relationships and recognition by industry rankings as one of the top contractors in the United States.

We view employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. That's why we provide team members a career (not just a job), supported by learning and development opportunities, and a positive, collaborative work environment. We offer the resources of a large company, while preserving our small company feel. Employees are encouraged to work hard, have fun and build strong relationships along the way! Community involvement, diversity and inclusion, and employee empowerment are central to our Company's culture.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short and Long Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan With Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products including: Pet Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

The Weitz Company is seeking an Accounting Intern to be located out of our Des Moines, IA Corporate office.

The Accountant I is responsible for accounting in the office, relating to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and equipment usage. The Accountant I reports directly to the controller or other designated supervisor and may have line responsibilities to the project team.

Internships provide students with hands-on work experience in a local office to assist with daily operations, while working alongside our team of talented professionals, many with decades of experience. It is important to us to ensure our students are successful, and we work hard to ensure the experience is a rewarding one. Often times, internships lead to full-time job offers upon graduation.

What You'll Do:

• Assures quality service to staff and clients; is reliable and punctual
  
• Adheres to all company policies, standards, and procedures
  
• Properly code and process all voucher information attributed to assigned projects
• Submit monthly progress payments to the project manager and project superintendent for subcontractors
• Verify all invoice extensions and discount information prior to processing payment. Monitor payable and retain age information for all subcontractors and vendors. Manage distribution of vendor payments
• Reconcile payment summary for each vendor on an assigned project(s)
  
• Review/file commitments according to job, verifying the accuracy of sales tax and retain age notations as well as insurance and bond requirements
• Work with the project team to resolve any discrepancies between invoice and commitments
• Setup, monitor, and closeout all work orders and cost packages associated with assigned projects. Assist project team with cost information and reporting as needed
• Set up appropriate cost codes as needed on assigned jobs
• Prepare monthly progress billings to clients
• Identify and report to the project team discrepancies involving payables and receivables
  
• Other duties and projects as assigned

What We're Looking For:

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree in an accounting related field is required for the Accountant I position. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. For the internship, candidates must be currently obtaining a four-year degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related degree.
• Experience: Previous accounting internship experience and/or one to two years in a fast-paced business environment are preferred.
• Skills: Independent judgment, problem solving, internal and external communication, attention to detail, tact, discretion with sensitive and confidential information, adaptability, prioritization and analytical abilities are all necessary skills for an Accountant I.
• Technology: Candidate should be proficient in 10-key and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and have experience with or ability to learn specific accounting software (Tungsten, JDE, etc.). Training will be provided on company standards.
  

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of The Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.