Finance Accounting Internship

Mission

The A-C Electric Company Internship Experience Program offers a hands-on, project-based learning opportunity for students eager to apply their accounting and financial knowledge in a dynamic electrical construction environment.

Over the course of this 10-week internship, you will work alongside experienced accountants, financial analysts, and project managers to gain exposure to payroll processing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end close, and financial analytics. This is an excellent opportunity to see how accounting and finance directly impact large-scale construction projects and company performance.

About You:

• We are looking for humble and hungry, agile students who have a drive for results, a desire to learn, and who can quickly build relationships.
• We are looking for students who are passionate about engineering and the construction industry.

Desired Majors: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration (with an accounting or finance concentration), Economics, or Business with a quantitative focus

Key Responsibilities:

Over the course of our 10-week internship experience you will have the opportunity to:

• Assist in processing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate coding and timely payment
• Support payroll processing for field and office personnel, including certified payroll for government contracts
• Help prepare project budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking reports
• Reconcile vendor statements and assist in resolving discrepancies
• Participate in month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Prepare financial and operational reports for project teams and senior leadership
• Learn and utilize accounting systems such as Spectrum and project management tools like Procore
• Participate in Book Club assignments to build leadership and communication skills
• Contribute to a LEAN project related to financial processes or reporting improvements, culminating in a presentation to company leaders

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):

• Ability to work full-time for 10 weeks during Summer 2026
• Enrolled student attending a college or university with an expected graduation on or before August 2027

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• We’re looking for students who have shown solid academic performance — at least a 3.0 GPA in upper-division courses for your major, or a 2.75 GPA overall.
• Exceptional organizational and collaboration skills as demonstrated through leadership positions on teams and/or in student or civic organizations.
• Strong technical experiences as demonstrated through technical projects, research, or engineering internships.
• Exceptional communication skills, interest, and enthusiasm related to electrical engineering and/or construction.

Relocation:

• Must be able to relocate to Bakersfield, CA for the entirety of the internship.

Internship Benefits:

• Hands-On Experience: Exposure to both corporate and project-level accounting and finance
• Mentorship: Guidance from senior accountants, controllers, and finance leaders
• Professional Networking: Opportunities to connect with leaders across accounting, operations, and project management
• Skill Development: Training in financial reporting, cost analysis, and payroll processing
• Career Insights: Learn about potential career paths in construction accounting, auditing, and financial analysis

Pay range: Pay Range: $16.00/hr. - $22.00/hr.  Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered.

*A-C Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply.