Accounting Intern

The Weitz Company is hiring an Accounting Intern to join our Des Moines office for the 2026 summer.

Interns receive hands-on work experience, while working alongside our team of talented professionals. It is important to us to ensure our students are successful, and we work hard to ensure the experience is a rewarding one.

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Our global construction group is comprised of Orascom Construction subsidiaries, The Weitz Company, Contrack Watts Inc., and Watts Constructors. Collectively, we specialize in Commercial, Federal, and Industrial construction projects with a best-in-class Supply Chain segment. We have forged our reputation by constantly seeking new construction innovations and technology that provide our clients and employees with predictable, reliable, and collaborative services. Our commitment to delivering a top quality product has resulted in long-standing customer relationships and recognition by industry rankings as one of the top contractors in the United States.

We view employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. That's why we provide team members a career (not just a job), supported by learning and development opportunities, and a positive, collaborative work environment. We offer the resources of a large company, while preserving our small company feel. Employees are encouraged to work hard, have fun and build strong relationships along the way Community involvement, diversity and inclusion, and employee empowerment are central to our Company's culture.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short and Long Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan With Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products including: Pet Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

The Weitz Company is seeking an Accounting Intern to be located out of our Des Moines, IA Corporate office.

The Accountant I is responsible for accounting in the office, relating to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and equipment usage. The Accountant I reports directly to the controller or other designated supervisor and may have line responsibilities to the project team.

Internships provide students with hands-on work experience in a local office to assist with daily operations, while working alongside our team of talented professionals, many with decades of experience. It is important to us to ensure our students are successful, and we work hard to ensure the experience is a rewarding one. Often times, internships lead to full-time job offers upon graduation.

What You'll Do

• Assures quality service to staff and clients; is reliable and punctual
• Adheres to all company policies, standards, and procedures
• Properly code and process all voucher information attributed to assigned projects
• Submit monthly progress payments to the project manager and project superintendent for subcontractors
• Verify all invoice extensions and discount information prior to processing