What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Internship position at lumbermens?
This opportunity is for Summer 2026.
WHO WE ARE:
Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Minnesota. A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by our mission to enrich lives by intentionally caring for all who experience us. We are employee owned and relationship powered.
POSITION SUMMARY
This paid internship experience offers the opportunity to gain valuable insight into the day-to-day operations of the various functions within the accounting department at Lumbermen’s and to assist in a variety of tasks and projects. Interns will be able to work alongside leaders throughout our organization and will complete a special project to help better our organization going forward. Specific opportunities this position offers include:
- Accounts Receivable
- Learning cash application process and completing transactions
- Posting payments to accounts
- Reviewing and approving pending orders
- Working alongside team to understand and analyze daily processes, data, and reports
- Accounts Payable
- Reviewing, coding, and matching invoices prior to payment
- Assisting in running AP checks
- Assisting in any discrepancy resolution
- Working alongside team to understand and analyze daily processes, data and reports
- Finance
- Assisting with month-end and year-end close
- Running monthly reports
- Assisting with generation of and analyzing of financial statements
- Project (could be ongoing)
- Upon completion of each area of focus above, one area will be selected and, upon approval by Lumbermen’s, the student will complete a special project. At the completion of the project, it will be presented to the department leadership team.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- At least 2 years of college coursework completed in accounting or finance
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Strong communication skills
- Strong internal motivation
- Desire to learn
- Openness to feedback
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Relationship management skills
- Leads by example, demonstrating a positive attitude and outlook
Lumbermen’s is proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace. In addition, Lumbermen’s will not discriminate against any employee or candidate because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.