Accounts Receivable Intern - Spring 2026 Term

Johnson Electric Group; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric invites applications for an Accounts Receivable Intern in Plymouth, Michigan. This 4-month, full-time role supports the AR department across North America, handling invoicing, collections, and data reporting.

You will gain hands-on experience in reconciliations, reporting, and compliance, while working with Sales, Quality, Customer Service, Engineering, and global teams. A BA/BA or pursuing accounting or finance degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or pursuing degree.
• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency, including consolidating data from multiple sources and variance analysis.
• Experience using Oracle and Salesforce software (preferred).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate invoices not paid, following up with external and internal customers.
• Track and report regarding samples.
• Reconcile customer accounts.
• Assemble data to support monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
• Maintain documentation for compliance reporting and audits.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Communicate cross-functionally with Sales, Quality, Customer Service, Engineering, and HQ in Hong Kong.

Skills

Accounting basics

Excel proficiency

Oracle

Salesforce

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or pursuing

Tools

Oracle

Salesforce

Job description

Join Our Team as an Accounts Receivable Intern at Johnson Electric!

Location: Plymouth, Michigan
Pay Range: $17-$22 per hour

Duration: January to April 2027

Hours: Full Time
Relocation: Not Available. Local Candidates preferred

The AR Intern will support the AR Department processes and collections for Johnson Electric North America.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Innovative Environment : Work on cutting-edge technologies and innovative projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible.

• Professional Growth : Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development through training programs and workshops.

• Collaborative Culture : A supportive and collaborative work environment where teamwork and knowledge sharing are encouraged.

• Sustainability Commitment : Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.

• Inclusive Workplace : An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Investigate invoices not paid including following up with external and internal customers

• Tracking and reporting regarding samples

• Reconcile customer accounts

• Assist with assembling data to support various reporting to management including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

• Maintain documentation for compliance reporting and audits

• Assist with audit requests both internal and external

• Communication and work cross functionally with other groups including Sales, Quality, Customer Service, Engineering, and headquarters in Hong Kong.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or currently pursuing a degree with expected graduation within the next year.

• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures

• Microsoft Excel Proficiency - experience with bringing data together from different systems into excel spread sheets, and perform variance analysis.

• Experience using Oracle and Salesforce software (preferred)

• Organizational skills

• Communication skills

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.