Accounting/ AP Summer Internship

At Shawmut, our primary objective is to deliver exceptional service catered to our clients’ specific goals and concerns. Our project teams deliver top quality work through a hands-on, collaborative process while keeping our clients best interests our absolute focus at all times. With specialized training and the support of a national company, we foster project teams whose skill and dedication leads to the deliberate, predictable and repeatable construction experiences that have attracted and retained the top clients in every market in which we focus. The most memorable construction experiences are based on one principle it's the people who make the difference. And at Shawmut, we have the very best.

We are looking for college students (rising Juniors and Seniors) seeking internships for the summer of 2025. 

The internship will start in early to mid-June and will last up to 8 weeks or more depending on your availability.

• Work closely with the AP team to ensure daily tasks are complete
• Learn the systems and imaging software used including CMiC and Kofax
• Learn about the different work-flows in the AP department
• Get an understanding of the different check runs and payment types at Shawmut
• Interact with other departments such as Group Finance to ensure projects are running smoothly and vendors are paid timely when properly compliant
• Support our internal clients on Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense related inquiries
• Assist our T&E program by auditing expense reports
• Assist with the month-end close process
• Assist Corporate Accounting, Payroll and Tax & Licensing teams as needed
• Transition between departments to understand how we interact and work together
• Assist with setup and roll forward of files to support month-end reporting and budget process
• Pull back up from ERP system for review of monthly operating expenses

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree preferably in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Demonstrated client focus and ability to work effectively with others at all levels of the organization 
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong excel skills

Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.