Accounting Intern

Colaska Inc.
United States, Alaska, Anchorage
Apr 23, 2025
Colaska Inc., a Colas USA subsidiary, is a leader in road construction and construction materials manufacturing and sales throughout the state of Alaska. Colaska joined the Colas USA Family of Companies in 1999, after the acquisition of SECON (South East Alaska Construction), and through the acquisition of multiple companies has grown to become the premier group of construction companies in the state of Alaska. To learn more about Colaska visit www.colaska.com. The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visitwww.colasusa.com. Job Summary The Colaska Internship program is crafted to educate the candidate (current college student) about the different aspects of the construction business and finance. Accounting interns will gain hands-on experience through assisting with varying accounting tasks related to banking, fixed assets, general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, etc. Interns will also be encouraged to observe, learn, and assist with field and office administrative and technical duties. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please look at what an Accounting intern would do for Colaska operations based in Alaska. Main Responsibilities Shadowing members of the Accounting department as they perform their duties. Assisting with research, filing, data entry, and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records. Preparing financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements, invoices, and other documents. Handling sensitive or confidential information with honesty and integrity. Learning how to work as part of the Accounting team to compile and analyze data, track information, and support the company. Taking on additional tasks or projects to learn more about accounting and office operations. Requirements Must be a recent graduate or actively working towards a Bachelor's or Masters in Accounting. Satisfactory completion of introductory accounting courses and a basic understanding of accounting and financial principles. Preference for a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Interest in math, proficiency with computers. Strong verbal and written communication skills. High level of efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility. Motivation and a strong desire to take on new challenges and learn as much as possible. Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view theEEO document.If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to: to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying complete any part of the application process access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email toColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.