COLAS

Accounting Intern

COLAS  •  $18 - $22/hr  •  Plattsburgh, NY (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

Upstone Materials, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of aggregates, hot mix asphalt, and ready-mix concrete in northeastern New York. 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 about us at www.upstonematerials.com.

Upstone, 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.

Compensation

Pay for this position will be $18.00 - $22.00 per hour during the internship

Mission

Upstone Materials is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Intern to support our finance team. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in accounting, financial reporting, and business operations within the construction industry.

Main Responsibilities

  • Assist with processing invoices, expenses, and vendor payments
  • Help prepare financial statements and reports
  • Support the reconciliation of bank accounts and general ledger accounts
  • Enter and maintain accurate data in accounting systems
  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
  • Help maintain and organize digital and physical financial records
  • Participate in audits by preparing documentation and supporting materials
  • Assist in analyzing financial data for budgeting and forecasting
  • Collaborate with accounting staff to support daily accounting operations
  • Complete other accounting or finance-related tasks as assigned by supervisors

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Interest in construction, paving, or infrastructure industries is a plus
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Familiarity with accounting systems or software is a plus
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Education

Enrolled in a relevant environmental management, sustainability, or related Bachelor’s degree program

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO 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 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.

COLAS

About COLAS

Colas, a subsidiary of the Bouygues Group, is a major player in the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure and urban development.

Colas covers the entire value chain: from industrial production to service offerings, including construction work.

Thanks to its local presence in some fifty countries on five continents 🌍, Colas achieved a consolidated revenue of €15.9 billion in 2024, 59% of which is outside France.

With its 64,000 employees 👷‍♀️👷‍♂️, a network of 2,000 operating units comprising 3,500 production units, and nearly 45,000 projects per year, Colas is the trusted partner of its customers.

Colas maintains its pioneering, innovative and responsible spirit to connect people and foster the sustainable development of territories 🚀 ♻.

Colas shares the four founding values of the Bouygues Group, which form the basis of its corporate culture and the way it operates on a daily basis:

• Respect: treat others how you would like to be treated.

• Commitment: for us, commitment is about giving your heart and soul.

• Pioneering: bold innovation, not blind ambition.

• Sharing: at Bouygues, knowledge and experience are meant to be passed on.

At Colas, it’s our people who drive our company forward.

We strive to develop talent, and we give those who join the company the opportunity to reach their full potential throughout their careers.

Because, when you join Colas, we hope you’ll make a career here.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Paris, FR
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
colas.com
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