Accounting & Finance Internship

Bakersfield, United States | Posted on 09/22/2026

The A-C Electric Company Internship Experience Program gives students a hands-on opportunity to learn howaccounting and finance support both construction projects and Company operations. During this 10-week internship, you’ll work alongsideaccounting, finance, and project professionals while gaining practical exposure to accounts payable and receivable, payroll, projectfinancials, month-end activities, and financial reporting. You’llapply accounting and financial concepts to real business processes while learning how accurate financial information helps project teamsand Company leaders understand costs and performance.

As an Accounting & Finance Intern, yourkey responsibilities will be:

• Supporting accounts payable and receivable by assisting with transaction processing, account coding, vendor statements,and the resolution of discrepancies.
• Assisting with payroll activities by supporting payroll processing for field and office employees, including certifiedpayroll associated with government contracts.
• Supporting project financial planning and tracking byhelping prepare project budgets, forecasts, cost-tracking reports,and other financial information used by project teams.
• Participating in month-end accounting activities by assisting with journal entries, account reconciliations, and otherclose-related work.
• Preparing financial and operational information by helping develop reports for project teams and Company leaders and usingsystems such as Spectrum and Procore to support accounting and project processes.

During the 10-week program, you’ll also have opportunities to:

• Complete a continuous-improvement project focused on a financial process or reporting opportunity and present your findings to senior leadership at the end of the internship.
• Participate in Book Club assignments designed to strengthen leadership and communication skills.
• Learn from experienced professionals through mentorship andday-to-day collaboration with accounting, finance, and project teams.
• Build your professional network through interaction with leaders and professionals across accounting, operations, and project management.
• Explore accounting and finance career paths while gainingexposure to corporate and project accounting, financial analysis,payroll, and construction finance.

• Current enrollment at a college or university with anexpected graduation date on or before August 2029.
• A GPA of at least 3.0 in upper-division coursework for yourmajor or 2.75 overall.
• Availability to work full-time
  , 40 hours per week, for theentire 10-week Summer 2027 internship.
• Ability to relocate to Bakersfield, CA
  , for the duration ofthe internship.

• Coursework in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with an accounting or finance concentration,or another quantitatively focused business program.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills demonstrated through coursework, projects, research, internships, or otherapplied learning opportunities.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills demonstrated through leadership positions, team activities, or student or civic organizations.
• Strong communication skills
  , attention to detail,enthusiasm for learning, and an interest in accounting, finance,or the construction industry.

Pay Range: $19.00–$24.00 per hour*

* This range represents the pay A-C Electric Company reasonably expects to offer for this position. Actual pay may vary based onjob-related factors, including relevant experience, skills,education, certifications, and work location.

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Work Arrangement: On-site

Employment Type: Seasonal

The general work environment involves sitting for extended periods, standing, walking, typing, and…