Position Description

Finance Intern
Department Accounting/Finance (Hourly)
Location NESL CORPORATE OFFICE | New Enterprise, PA 16664
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Employment Status:
Temporary (6 months or less)

This Finance Internship provides a tremendous opportunity for a degree seeking individual to learn and becoming familiar with general accounting principles and their incorporation at NESL. Depending on length of internship, interns will gain experience in and exposure to many different aspects of NESL’s Finance department. Ideally, this program will help guide interns toward a career path that aligns with their interests and abilities. In addition, this program seeks to provide permanent employment opportunities upon graduation.

Internship Structure

A mentor will be assigned to each intern and will remain with the intern for the duration of the internship.  In addition, interns will interact with key positions across Finance and various members of Operations.  These interactions and relationships are intentionally designed to help the intern develop their skillset and grow professionally.  

Assignment Overview

The intern will be responsible for practicing their accounting knowledge and skills in a professional office setting.  Their duties will include supporting accounting teams with various accounting projects and tasks.

Travel to and from assignments and jobsites may occasionally be required. Travel expenses are reimbursable according to NESL Policy.

Areas of focus may include the following:

  • Product Line Accounting – Cost Accounting, Forecasting, Analysis, and Revenue Recognition
  • Fixed Assets – Fixed Plant and Mobile Equipment
  • Shared Services – Accounts Payable, Billing, Cash Application, Payroll, Fuel Accounting
  • Corporate Accounting – SG&A, Financial Reporting, Credit, and Purchasing
  • Audit – Internal and external requests

Qualifications - Who Are We Looking For?

  • Must be actively enrolled in degree program in Business, Accounting, Finance, or other related field.
  • Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.

What Is a NESL Career

  • BUILD AMERICA - Our work goes directly toward rebuilding America's infrastructure
  • Contribute to a sustainable future improving the lives of people and communities we serve.
  • Collaborate in an open culture where sound values and dedicated people come together for greater results.
  • Thrive in a people-driven family owned company with countless opportunities to learn and grow.

NESL is a privately held family-owned company, priding itself on being Pennsylvania’s largest construction materials producer/supplier and not to mention, leader in heavy highway construction. Founded in 1924, NESL boasts over 1,800 coworkers helping To Build America From the Ground Up! Headquartered in New Enterprise, PA, our footprint encompasses 57 quarries, 3 sand deposits, 33 hot mix asphalt plants, 21 fixed and portable ready mix concrete plants and 1 lime distribution center throughout PA and Western NY.    

And…we are GROWING! 

New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.