Construction Project Accounting Intern (Summer, 10 Weeks)

AC Electric Company; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on experience

Exposure to Procore & Spectrum

Job summary

A-C Electric Company in Bakersfield, CA offers a 10-week Internship Experience Program for students majoring in accounting, finance, or business. You'll gain hands-on exposure to project financial tracking, payroll, billing, and documentation while supporting active electrical construction projects.

You'll work with project accountants to learn cost management, documentation, and administrative efficiency, with mentorship and opportunities to use Procore and Spectrum, and to present a LEAN

Qualifications

• Enrolled student with expected graduation before Aug 2029.
• Minimum GPA 3.0 in major or 2.75 overall.
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills.
• Interest in construction and electrical industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with billing and collections for active projects, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
• Process and verify time records accurately and on schedule.
• Help prepare certified payroll and track subcontractor compliance documentation.
• Support project teams in setting up new jobs and organizing job files in Procore, Spectrum, and shared servers.
• Compile and maintain financial and operational reports, including job cost summaries and earned hour reports.
• Assist with purchase orders, pricing requests, and invoicing.
• Participate in Book Club assignments to strengthen communication and leadership skills.
• Contribute to a LEAN project related to financial or administrative process improvements, culminating in a formal presentation to company leaders.
• Provide excellent customer service to subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal teams.
• Maintain project and supply inventory to support seamless operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Financial analysis

Education

Enrollment in college/university

Tools

Procore

Spectrum

Excel

Job description

A-C Electric Company in Bakersfield, CA offers a 10-week Internship Experience Program for students majoring in accounting, finance, or business. You'll gain hands-on exposure to project financial tracking, payroll, billing, and documentation while supporting active electrical construction projects.

You'll work with project accountants to learn cost management, documentation, and administrative efficiency, with mentorship and opportunities to use Procore and Spectrum, and to present a LEAN