Finance and Accounting Intern - Shared Services Center

Job ID: 519614

CRH's Americas Materials division is the leading integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our operations span North America with over 29,000 employees at close to 1,660 locations in 45 US States and 2 Canadian provinces.

What Shared Services (SSC) Does:

A Shared Services Center (SSC) centralizes critical business processes, streamlining operations, reducing costs, and delivering consistent quality. By consolidating areas such as finance, procurement, payroll, and reporting, SSC eliminates duplication, frees time for strategic priorities, and fosters efficiency. SSC's primary functions include:

• O2C (Order-to-Cash) : Manages the customer journey from order to payment, driving smoother revenue processes.
• R2R (Record-to-Report): Enables robust financial reporting and accounting.
• P2P (Procure-to-Pay): Ensures timely vendor payments and strong supplier relationships. Manages the Travel and Expense Program.
• Center of Excellence: Drives innovation and continuous improvement.
• Payroll (Hire-to-Retire): Ensures accurate, compliant employee payments.

Shared Services enables companies to focus on growth and strategic goals while maintaining operational excellence.

Position Overview

As a Finance & Accounting Intern within the Shared Services Center (SSC), you will gain valuable exposure to key financial processes while supporting the Record to Report (R2R), Order to Cash (O2C), and Procure to Pay (P2P) departments. This internship provides hands-on experience in financial operations, reporting, transaction management, and process optimization within a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

To perform this job successfully , an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Assist the different departments with the design of new procedures, training plan and document testing results on new processes. Support integration and standardization of localized finance activities into shared services departments and new platforms.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the SSC to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gain insight into shared services operations and financial best practices.
• Assist with the organization and planning for the creation and building of a new SSC from the ground up.
• Execute a team project with the other interns: Develop an onboarding deck that highlights the business requirements and how shared services fulfill them. Present the deck to SSC leadership team at the end of the internship.
• Other duties as assigned.

This internship is ideal for students pursuing Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration, offering practical experience in a corporate finance environment while developing analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Pursuing a Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Outlook, Power Point

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work independently and within a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Able to read and/or follow written and verbal instructions and implement the same.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to actively listen
• Solid problem solving and analytical skills
• Eager to learn
• Ability to analyze datasets
• Ability to achieve results with a hands-on, collaborative approach
• Action and Results orientated
• Strong planning, organization & presentation skills

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Normal office working conditions. The Alpharetta, GA office space offers an open concept and the noise level is usually quiet
• The position may require work outside of normal business hours
• Flexibility to work from home based on policy and frequency of office meetings.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH 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, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.