Accounting Intern

Citizens Energy Group is hiring an Accounting Intern to gain practical experience supporting its accounting department. The intern will contribute to transactional accounting, accounting entries, periodic financial reporting, month-end closing, and general accounting tasks.

What you'll do:

• Transactional Accounting: Handle transactional accounting tasks for the utility, such as recording financial transactions, managing invoices, updating accounts receivable, maintaining tax files, and ensuring accuracy in financial records
• Assist with Accounting Entries: Support the accounting team by assisting with various accounting entries. This includes preparing journal entries, calculating and analyzing data, and preparing supporting documentation
• Prepare Periodic Reports: Collaborate in preparing periodic financial reports. These reports may include balance sheets, income statements, and other relevant financial statements. Adhere to legal and company accounting guidelines during this process
• Month-End Closing: Assist with month-end closing procedures, including running reports, performing reconciliations, and conducting internal control testing
• General Accounting Tasks: Perform general accounting tasks, such as performing calculations, managing documentation, and maintaining financial and tax databases
• Perform other duties as assigned

What they're looking for:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Driven and detail oriented
• Desire to learn in a dynamic accounting environment
• Familiarity with accounting principles
• Comfortable working with numbers and paying attention to detail
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications

Benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule, with responsibilities performed at the Indianapolis office as needed.
• Meaningful, hands-on experience on projects that support the business and communities.
• Professional development activities.
• Networking events.
• Mentorship opportunities.
• Site visits.
• Required in-person program events throughout the summer.