Reference #: 96602-en_USSubsidiary: Barrett Industries

　　HRI, Inc. is one of the companies that operates within Barrett Industries Corporation, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates primarily in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. HRI engages in heavy civil construction projects in Pennsylvania, in addition to specific project work in Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia. Since 1947, HRI has expanded to include paving, water, sewer, airport, highway, and bridge projects as well as asphalt plants and aggregate quarries. To learn more about HRI visit .

　　Throughout Colas USA, we provide 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 visit .

　　HRI, Inc., and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit .

　　Job Summary

　　TheAccountant Intern position is in our State College, PA office. Key functions of the position will be leadership, communication, intuition for business, consolidation and audit, manufacturing, construction and long-term contracts, and financial reporting. There will also be an emphasis on what we value, ethics, and safety. This individual should be a motivated team player who can maintain efficiency and accuracy when multitasking.With emphasis on the integration of financial and operational teams both in the office and the field, this position is crafted to help participants develop outstanding managerial and financial accounting tools.

　　Main Responsibilities

　　Shadowing members of the accounting department as they perform their dutiesAssisting with research, filing, data entry, and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial recordsPreparing financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements, invoices, and other documentsWorking with bookkeeping softwareHandling critical or confidential information with honesty and integrityLearning how to work as part of the accounting team to compile and analyze data, track information, and support the companyTaking on additional tasks or projects to learn more about accounting and office operationsKnowing the importance of accounts receivable, and how they are processedBasic understanding of the calculation of the monthly close, as well as profit/lossKnowing what the various locations are responsible for reporting/providing to the accounting teamBasic understanding of the profit/loss statementKnowing what job cost analysis entails and the process of generating these reportsObserving time reporting and how payroll is generatedComparing item cost to estimations from bids- understand if we are losing or gaining money

　　Education

　　Actively working towards a degree in accounting or related field is preferred

　　Skills

　　Satisfactory completion of introductory accounting courses and a basic understanding of accounting and financial principlesAptitude for math, proficiency with computersStrong verbal and written communication skillsHigh level of efficiency, accuracy, and responsibilityMotivation and strong desire to tackle new challenges and learn as much as possible

　　Physical Requirements

　　Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) when neededRegularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance, use hands to move and manipulate objects, and communicate (talk and hear)Frequently required t stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlStanding/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrainExposed often to loud noise and all outdoor weather conditions, dust, airborne particles, fuel, oil, and other chemicalsRequired to work varying hours, including nights/weekends, Overtime as requiredMust follow the company's drug and alcohol testing requirementsConsistent track record working safelyColas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the.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 applyingcomplete any part of the application processaccess 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 to.

　　Colas Inc.and its subsidiaries(Barrett Paving) are anEqual Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here. If you need accommodation to access the information provided on this website, please contact Colas Inc. 973-290-9082 or send an email to .