Accounting Intern

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Colorado Springs, CO, USA
In-Office
28K-46K Hourly
Internship
Professional Services • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Supports the accounting team with journal entries, account reconciliations, financial data verification, record maintenance, invoice and expense review, month-end close activities, and documentation. The intern learns accounting principles, financial systems, internal controls, and company procedures while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.
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Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.
As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary:
Supports the accounting team by assisting with entry-level financial operations and administrative tasks that contribute to accurate and timely reporting at the corporate or entity level, not assigned to project-based accounting activities. Gains foundational experience in accounting processes such as journal entry preparation, data reconciliation, and documentation. Collaborates with team members to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures while learning DPR’s financial systems and standards. Builds understanding of accounting principles and practices to support future growth within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Assists in preparing basic journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation under supervision.
Compiles and verifies financial data for inclusion in reports and internal analyses.
Supports the maintenance of accounting records and files in compliance with DPR’s policies and procedures.
Collaborates with team members to review invoices, expense reports, and other financial transactions for accuracy.
Assists with month-end close activities, including documentation and report preparation.
Learns and applies accounting concepts, financial systems, and internal controls through guided participation in daily operations.
Upholds confidentiality and accuracy in handling sensitive financial information.
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or current enrollment in an undergraduate accounting or finance program required.
Work Experience:
Prior internship or coursework in accounting or business preferred.
Certifications and Licenses:
None required.
Successful completion of a background check is required.

Anticipated starting pay range:

$28.00- $46.00

Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs

for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or current enrollment in an undergraduate accounting or finance program
  • Successful completion of a background check
  • Prior internship or coursework in accounting or business

DPR Construction Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DPR Construction and has not been reviewed or approved by DPR Construction.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with Cigna medical plans (plus Kaiser in California), dental that includes orthodontia, and vision through VSP, supplemented by telehealth and an EAP. Behavioral-health resources and virtual care options add depth to the offering, particularly for full-time employees.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Full-time employees can accrue up to 20 PTO days in the first year alongside 10 paid holidays, with 15 consecutive paid workdays at five-year milestones. Craft employees may also receive holiday pay and paid leave depending on union arrangements and tenure.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) match of $0.50 per dollar on the first 6% of pay is offered with immediate vesting of company contributions, and employees may also participate in profit sharing. Additional retirement-related perks such as retirement bonuses for tenured employees are noted.

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The Company
HQ: Redwood, CA
9,075 Employees
Year Founded: 1990

What We Do

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor and construction manager specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets.

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