Accounting Intern - Los Angeles, CA 2026

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth? The Accounting Intern will assist the accounting team with job set up, general ledger entries, month end close processes, reporting, document filing and retrieval, and other general accounting tasks.   This is a temporary, part-time hourly intern position during the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 school year, commencing about September 2026.   The position will be onsite located at the Gilbane Los Angeles, CA office. Gilbane is willing to work with the candidate to develop an internship schedule which fulfills the employer’s requirements, while accommodating the candidate’s class schedule.   Note: A housing allowance for temporary relocation is not available for this internship. Candidates must be able to travel to construction job sites throughout the Southern California region on an occasional basis; reliable transportation is required.   Who are we?    As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.   Who are you?   You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.  Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.   What’s in it for you?   Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources for those that are early in their career. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities

The Accounting Intern will participate in the corporate general ledger function and learn accounting policies and procedures. Candidates will gain basic knowledge of the construction industry, general ledger, and financial reporting. Candidates must be able to seek out additional tasks as time allows, assume additional responsibilities, and develop and maintain positive professional relationships both internally and externally. 

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION - Currently enrolled in an Accounting or Finance degree program or similar discipline - Prior exposure to construction industry is a plus - Or equivalent combination of education and experience   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Strong sense of ownership and ability to drive for results - Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word   #LI-DNP   Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team. For Southern California, this ranges from $27.00 to $31.00 per hour.   Gilbane invests in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.   Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.   Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.