What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting and Finance Intern - Summer 2026 position at Burns Engineering, Inc.?
About Burns
Burns is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services, bringing highly-technical, sought-after engineering expertise to complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects.
For more than 50 years, we have built our reputation on outstanding client service. Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm, we are personally invested in helping our clients achieve their goals, sharing in their passions, and successfully guiding them through the challenges of complex projects using our no surprises Burns Unique Client Experience.
Summary
Burns Engineering is excited to offer a challenging and rewarding Accounting and Finance Internship opportunity for Summer 2026. This internship provides hands-on experience in various aspects of accounting and finance within our dynamic engineering firm. Under the guidance of experienced professionals, you will assist in key financial tasks and projects, contributing to the overall success of the finance team. We are seeking a motivated and eager individual to join the Burns Accounting Team for Summer 2024!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist with day-to-day accounting tasks including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and invoice processing.
- Collaborate with team members on special projects and initiatives as needed.
- Provide support to accounting and finance department.
- Maintain organized and accurate financial records and documentation.
Education & Experience
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
- Prior intern or work experience in accounting or finance is a plus but not required.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills
- Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to inquiries.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge/ability to learn Deltek Vantagepoint, MS Outlook Contact Management systems; MS Excel Spreadsheet software and MS Word Processing software.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Working Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Burns Engineering, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is the Company's policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, covered veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
"Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information."