2027 Accounting Intern

Berkshire Hathaway Energy; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

First Roles is offering a part-time, extended internship in Des Moines, focused on accounting for college students pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Interns will engage in preparing monthly/quarterly reports, reconciliations, and audit documentation, while developing professional skills and contributing to various projects.

The role is temporary, nonexempt, hourly, and involves learning across accounting tasks with emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• Must be a college student, sophomore or higher, enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Solid computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with data exchange tools and concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective project management skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer background check and drug screen.
• Employees must be able to perform essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and review of monthly and quarterly reports.
• Assist in preparation of account reconciliations, journal entry files, and required documentation.
• Support planning processes and compile documentation for audit or other requests.
• Provide project assistance.
• Perform responsibilities within determined time frames with a high degree of accuracy.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department and the company.
• Maintain professional competence and skills to complete responsibilities.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Attend work regularly and support employee policies and safety rules.
• Ensure compliance with all policies, codes and regulations; understand and follow them.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Analytical and problem-solving

Task prioritization

Data exchange tools

Education

Sophomore or higher, pursuing accounting degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

The purpose of the extended internship position is to develop college students that are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Interns will be exposed to a variety of projects, activities, and operations that occur within a renewable energy business. Interns will have the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in college and demonstrate abilities in the workplace. The position is temporary, nonexempt, part-time/hourly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and review of monthly and quarterly reports
• Assist in preparation of account reconciliations, journal entry files, and required documentation
• Support the planning process and compiling documentation for audit or other various requests
• Enhance job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training
• Provide project assistance
• Perform responsibilities as directed within determined time frames and with a high degree of accuracy
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department and the company
• Maintain the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information regarding company information
• Attend work on a regular basis and support the company’s employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules
• Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be a college student, sophomore or higher standing, currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in accounting
• Solid computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with data exchange tools and concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective project management skills
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete projects within tight deadlines
• Must be available to work Summer 2027- Fall 2027
• Employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer background check and drug screen
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.