AP Intern

Excel Electric, Inc.; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Excel Electric, Inc. is seeking a motivated Accounts Payable Intern in Grandville, MI. This part-time, paid internship offers hands-on experience with the full accounts payable cycle in a construction/contracting environment while pursuing an accounting degree.

You will support invoice processing, vendor payments, and reconciliations, with exposure to job costing and construction accounting practices. Potential to transition to full-time after graduation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing accounting degree or close to graduation.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles (AP/AR, GL).
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, code, and enter vendor invoices for approval.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and job costing records.
• Process weekly/bi-weekly vendor payment runs (checks, ACH, etc.).
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain organized digital and paper AP files.
• Assist with month-end close tasks related to accounts payable.
• Communicate with vendors and subcontractors regarding invoices and payment status.

Skills

AP/AR

General ledger

Job costing

Detail-oriented

Communication

Education

Some College Coursework Completed

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

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Job Title

AP Intern

Location

Category

Accounting

Job Type

Part-time

Entry Level

Shift Type

First Shift

Education

Some College Coursework Completed

Travel

None

Job Description

Accounts Payable Specialist

About Us

At Excel Electric, we are committed to providing safe, cost-effective, and high-quality electrical solutions while creating rewarding career opportunities for our employees.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Intern to join our team. This part-time, paid internship is designed for a soon-to-be graduating accounting student looking to gain hands‑on experience with the full accounts payable cycle in a construction/contracting environment. This role has the potential to grow into a full-time position upon graduation.

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Intern will support our office team with invoice processing, vendor payments, and reconciliations, while gaining practical exposure to job costing and construction accounting practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, code, and enter vendor invoices for approval
• Match invoices to purchase orders and job costing records
• Process weekly/bi-weekly vendor payment runs (checks, ACH, etc.)
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain organized digital and paper AP files
• Assist with month-end close tasks related to accounts payable
• Communicate with vendors and subcontractors regarding invoices and payment status

Job Requirements

Requested Qualifications

• Currently pursuing (or close to completing) a degree in Accounting or a related field
• Basic understanding of accounting principles (AP/AR, general ledger); job costing knowledge a plus
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Technical & Software Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software preferred
• Comfortable learning new job-costing or construction accounting systems
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple invoices/deadlines
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• Professionalism when communicating with vendors and subcontractors

Work Context & Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based, computer and phone work
• Flexible daytime hours, scheduled around class commitments
• Occasional light lifting of files/office supplies

Schedule & Compensation

• Hours: Up to 20 hours/week to start, with flexible scheduling around class commitments; potential to transition to full-time after graduation
• Pay: Hourly, based on experience and qualifications

EXCEL ELECTRIC, INC. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, national origin, religion, disability, sex, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state equal employment opportunity laws. Tile I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 requires an employer to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, unless to do so would cause undue hardship.