Accounting internship
Kootenia Homes - Saint Paul, MN 55125
Kootenia Homes - Saint Paul, MN 55125
Kootenia Homes - Saint Paul, MN 55125
Job Description
Kootenia Homes, an established custom home builder and remodeler based in Woodbury, Minnesota, periodically offers hands-on opportunities for local accounting and business students.
This type of role is perfect for a student looking to step out of the classroom and gain comprehensive, real-world financial experience within a small, family-oriented business setting.Expected Hands-on ExperienceWorking in the accounting department of a custom residential builder like Kootenia Homes provides unique, highly relevant industry knowledge, including:
- Job Costing & Draw Management: Tracking expenses and budgets specifically tied to individual luxury custom home builds and remodeling projects.
- Accounts Payable & Receivable: Processing invoices from specialized local trade partners, subcontractors, and material suppliers.
- Small Business Operations: Collaborating directly with company leadership, project managers, and internal designers using cloud-based management systems.
- Financial Reporting: Assisting the core finance team with monthly reconciliation, data verification, and specialized construction accounting workflows.
Core Qualifications: Small business environments look for adaptable, driven students
- Academic Background: Current enrollment in an undergraduate Accounting, Finance, or generalized Business administration program.
- Tech Savvy: Strong baseline proficiency in Microsoft Excel and an ability to quickly pick up industry-specific project management software.
- Detail-Oriented Mindset: High organizational skills to handle multi-layered builder accounts and vendor invoices accurately.
- Proactive Attitude: A willingness to wear multiple hats, assist with office tasks, and learn small business financial logic from the ground up.
How to Apply or Inquire: Because small, local builders do not always keep permanent applications live on massive aggregate job boards, the most effective route is direct outreach:
Email Direct Inquiry: You can reach out directly to company leadership via clicking the "Reply by Email" button. Introduce yourself, attach your current resume, and outline your weekly availability.
This type of role is perfect for a student looking to step out of the classroom and gain comprehensive, real-world financial experience within a small, family-oriented business setting.Expected Hands-on ExperienceWorking in the accounting department of a custom residential builder like Kootenia Homes provides unique, highly relevant industry knowledge, including:
- Job Costing & Draw Management: Tracking expenses and budgets specifically tied to individual luxury custom home builds and remodeling projects.
- Accounts Payable & Receivable: Processing invoices from specialized local trade partners, subcontractors, and material suppliers.
- Small Business Operations: Collaborating directly with company leadership, project managers, and internal designers using cloud-based management systems.
- Financial Reporting: Assisting the core finance team with monthly reconciliation, data verification, and specialized construction accounting workflows.
Core Qualifications: Small business environments look for adaptable, driven students
- Academic Background: Current enrollment in an undergraduate Accounting, Finance, or generalized Business administration program.
- Tech Savvy: Strong baseline proficiency in Microsoft Excel and an ability to quickly pick up industry-specific project management software.
- Detail-Oriented Mindset: High organizational skills to handle multi-layered builder accounts and vendor invoices accurately.
- Proactive Attitude: A willingness to wear multiple hats, assist with office tasks, and learn small business financial logic from the ground up.
How to Apply or Inquire: Because small, local builders do not always keep permanent applications live on massive aggregate job boards, the most effective route is direct outreach:
Email Direct Inquiry: You can reach out directly to company leadership via clicking the "Reply by Email" button. Introduce yourself, attach your current resume, and outline your weekly availability.
