New

Finance Internship

Barrett Industries
United States, New York, Watertown
Jan 14, 2026
Barrett Paving Materials Inc. is a leader in heavy civil construction, specializing in aggregate production, asphalt plants, paving services, and road construction. With our people-first culture, we uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. As part of the Colas Group, the global leader in transportation infrastructure, we are committed to excellence. Learn more atwww.barrettpaving.com. Barrett Paving, 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 www.colas.com. Mission and Values Continuously working to understand and exceed our customers' needs while building positive relationships in our communities through involvement and environmental stewardship Attracting and developing passionate people who share our core values of: Safety- A human obligation shared by all Honesty- Our actions must be sincere, trustworthy, and transparent Accountability- Each individual is held responsible for their actions Respect- Show consideration and recognize differences Entrepreneurship- Show initiative and effectively leverage resources Integrity- We operate our business with the highest standards of ethical conduct Excellence- We set high standards allowing us to deliver best-in-class results Under the supervision of our staff, the Accounting Intern can expect to participate in the preparation of journal entries, financial reports, analyze actual financial data, learn more about bookkeeping software, and assist with other accounting activities. You should be a motivated team player who can maintain efficiency and accuracy when multitasking. Main Responsibilities Shadowing members of the Accounting department as they perform their duties in areas such as Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Job Costing, Inventories 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, journal entries and other documents Working with bookkeeping software Handling sensitive or confidential information with honesty and integrity Requirements Must be actively working towards a bachelors degree in Accounting Satisfactory completion of introductory accounting courses and a basic understanding of accounting and financial principles Aptitude for math, proficiency with computers, particularly Excel Strong verbal and written communication skills High level of efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility Motivation and strong desire to take on new challenges and learn as much as possible The ability to work well with people in team setting 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.