Accounting/Tax/Finance Intern

Xcel Energy is a leading electricity and natural gas energy company serving customers across Western and Midwestern states. The Accounting/Tax/Finance Intern will support the CFO Organization through accounting, finance, or tax activities, including financial processes, reporting, data analysis, audits, compliance, and special projects.

What you'll do:

• Participate in the monthly financial process; journal entry preparation, close, budgeting/forecasting, reconciliations, etc
• Assist with reporting (financial, regulatory, tax, FERC, SEC and/or operational)
• Review financial data to identify trends, variances, discrepancies, and business drivers
• Collaborate with teams and business partners to gather information and support data requests
• Assist audit, compliance, tax filings, transaction support and due diligence activities
• Assist and/or suggest improvements to processes, documentation through automation or knowledge sharing
• Exposure to various financial systems/tools
• Participate in/support special projects as assigned

What they're looking for:

• Current student, Junior status (as of Fall 2027) or higher
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Computer Science or other STEM related majors
• Able to work full-time (up to 40 hours a week) during the summer and commuting to the designated location in-person, per our hybrid work policy
• 3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale or higher)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical & organizational skills, attention to detail
• Curiosity and willingness to learn complex business concepts
• Interest in the energy industry

Benefits:

• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays