Intern - Accounting at GFT (Gannett Fleming) in Atlanta, GA

Join GFT, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as an Accounting Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting the financial operations that keep our projects and business running smoothly. Our inclusive culture fuels innovation and collaboration while supporting your professional growth.

 

GFT’s Shared Service Services team, which includes Human Resources, Legal, Accounting & Finance, IT Services and Marketing & Communications, is essential for managing and supporting the company's global operations. Shared Services is part of a broader strategy to transform the business and improve efficiency. The support of this amazing team of professionals is the backbone of our ability to deliver infrastructure consulting and design services.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

The Accounting Intern will collaborate with a high-performing Accounting & Finance team to support core financial processes tied to AEC project work. You’ll receive direct mentorship from experienced professionals and gain exposure to project accounting, corporate accounting, and financial systems. Many of our interns go on to become full-time employees.

 

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including invoice processing, billing support, and payment reconciliation.
• Perform data entry and assist with maintaining accurate financial records using ERP platforms such as Deltek Vantagepoint.
• Support month-end close activities by organizing documentation, reviewing account details, and preparing basic schedules.
• Help compile, organize, and verify financial information for project reporting, audits, and compliance needs.
• Contribute to general accounting and administrative tasks that improve workflow efficiency and support daily team operations.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

 

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

 

Location: Atlanta, GA
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Hourly

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

 

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Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

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