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Accounting Intern

CompanyTrilon Group
LocationCharlotte
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 31, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Accounting Intern will assist with vendor invoice entry, accounts payable processing, and preparation of monthly client invoices. They will also help reconcile credit card statements and maintain accounting records.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
98
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Infrastructure is the backbone of the communities where we live, work, and play. Done well, infrastructure changes lives for the better – promoting opportunity, equity, sustainability, and safety. Trilon is bringing together a family of the nation’s best infrastructure consulting firms. We invest in talent, technology, and targeted M&A to ensure we are the firm of choice for our clients and our people to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions. Trilon helps our communities plan, design, and deliver critical infrastructure more quickly, affordably, and impactfully.
About the Role

Accounting Intern

Application Deadline: 27 February 2026

Department: Accounting

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Charlotte, NC



Description

The Accounting Intern will gain exposure to project-based accounting within the AEC industry while supporting day-to-day financial operations. This role is ideal for students who want to learn how engineering projects are billed, tracked, and financially managed. You will work closely with accounting professionals, project managers, and administrative staff on real projects that impact aviation infrastructure.

This internship is based on site in Charlotte, NC and is available during the Spring and Summer 2026 terms, with the option to extend, offering flexible part-time or full-time schedules for Spring, Summer, or year-round participation.


Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with vendor invoice entry and accounts payable processing
  • Support preparation of monthly client invoices and backup documentation packages
  • Help reconcile credit card statements and match receipts
  • Organize and maintain accounting records and project financial files
  • Assist with timekeeping reminders and verification of timesheet completion
  • Assist with basic month-end tasks, spreadsheets, and financial reports
Learning Opportunities and Skill Development
  • Understanding of project-based accounting workflow in an engineering firm
  • Exposure to Deltek Vantagepoint (or similar ERP/accounting systems)
  • Insight into how project budgets, labor hours, and expenses drive billing cycles
  • Experience collaborating with project managers, HR, and administrative staff
  • Hands-on accounting that builds a foundation for future full-cycle roles


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Current student pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with accounting systems a plus
  • Strong communication and time-management skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle financial information responsibly
Preferred Attributes
  • Interest in the AEC industry, project accounting, or corporate finance
  • Self-motivated with a positive attitude and professional work ethic
  • Ability to balance multiple tasks with accuracy and accountability


We Offer

  • Mentorship from experienced project accountants and finance leaders
  • Exposure to real-world accounting processes and aviation engineering projects
  • Competitive hourly pay
  • Potential for internship extension or future full-time opportunities for top performers
  • Other benefits depending on eligibility


Key Skills
Attention To DetailEagerness To LearnMicrosoft ExcelAccounting SystemsCommunication SkillsTime-Management SkillsConfidentialityProject AccountingCorporate FinanceSelf-MotivatedPositive AttitudeProfessional Work EthicAccuracyAccountability
Categories
Finance & AccountingEngineeringAdministrative
Benefits
MentorshipCompetitive Hourly PayPotential For Internship ExtensionFuture Full-Time Opportunities