Accounting Intern

About Us:

Pro Max is a leading player in perimeter solutions (commercial and industrial fence and access controls).  We are committed to excellence and innovation in every project we undertake. We value teamwork, integrity, and continuous learning and are dedicated to building perimeter solutions that meet our customer's needs.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Accounting Intern to join our team. This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial management within the construction industry. The successful candidate will assist the accounting team with daily operations, supporting various financial processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards.  

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable:

  - Assist in processing invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports.  

  - Help manage billing and collections, ensuring accurate and timely payments.

  - Assist in implementing new system modules to leverage technology to improve our processing timing and accuracy.

Job Cost Tracking and Reporting:

  - Collaborate with project teams to monitor construction costs and maintain accurate records.  

  - Assist in preparing financial reports and project budgets. 

  - Assist in developing new tools and systems to report and distribute project costing, percentage of completion on jobs, and job performance.   

Reconciliation:

  - Support in reconciling bank statements, vendor accounts, balance sheet accounts and in resolving financial discrepancies with our customers and our vendors.  

Transaction Processing and Process Documentation:

  - Maintain organized records of transactions, contracts, and financial documents.  

  - Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.  

  - Input financial data into accounting systems with precision and accuracy.  

  - Draft and document various business processes focused in accounting and finance activities with an emphasis on developing process consistency and improvements in internal controls 

Support Financial Reporting, Bank Reporting, and External Audits:

  - Prepare monthly reporting documents and board presentations.

  - Prepare monthly reporting for our credit facility including covenant reporting, variance analysis, and MD&A summaries on company performance.  

  - Provide assistance during internal and external audits by gathering necessary documentation.  

Ad-Hoc Tasks:

  - Undertake additional projects or tasks as required by the accounting team.  

Qualifications:

- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.  

- Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.  

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.  

- Experience with Data Analytics such as Microsoft Power BI

- Familiarity with accounting software.  Pro Max utilizes a construction industry software called Foundation, but any other ERP software or bookkeeping software is a plus (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar).  

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.  

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.  

Preferred Skills:

- Knowledge of construction industry practices and project-based accounting.  

- Experience or coursework in cost accounting or financial management.  

 - Experience putting in place new software programs or migrating data or business information from one system or database to another.  

What We Offer:

- Practical, hands-on experience in accounting for the construction industry.  

- Mentorship and guidance from experienced accounting professionals coming from a mix of industry and public accounting experience.  

- Networking opportunities and potential pathways for future employment.  

- A dynamic work environment with a focus on professional growth.  

- Exposure to business combinations and activities related to implementing new software or systems as well as integrating businesses onto a unified solution.