Accounting/Finance Intern

Savion, LLC; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a motivated Accounting and Finance Intern for Summer 2025. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with experts in the field, gaining hands-on experience in financial reporting, capital forecasting, and data analysis. Interns will be involved in critical accounting projects, enhancing their analytical and problem-solving skills while contributing to impactful financial strategies. With a commitment to work-life balance, this role promises a supportive environment where interns can thrive and grow professionally. If you're eager to make a difference in the renewable energy sector, this internship could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Generous PTO allowances

14.5 paid holidays per year

Competitive pay

Exceptional employee benefits

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in capital expenditure forecasting and financial statement analysis.
• Support bank reconciliations and vendor management tasks.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Decision-Making

Communication Skills

Creative Problem-Solving

Human Relations Skills

Education

Sophomore level undergraduate in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Dynamics

PowerBI

Job description

Savion, a Shell Group portfolio company, is one of the largest, most technologically advanced utility-scale solar and energy storage project development companies in the United States. With a growing portfolio of more than 43.3 GW, Savion’s diverse team provides comprehensive services at each phase of renewable energy project development, from conception through construction. As part of this full-service model, Savion manages all aspects of development for customers, partners, and project host communities. Savion is committed to helping decarbonize the energy grid by replacing electric power generation with renewable sources and delivering cost-competitive electricity to the marketplace.

Our workplace culture attracts competitive, smart, and fun people. We are committed to the health, fitness, and work-life balance of our employees. Our employees are highly motivated, technically proficient, team-oriented, and committed to renewable energy. We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and offer highly competitive pay as well as exceptional above-market employee benefits. Balancing work and play is met with generous PTO allowances and 14.5 paid holidays per year for full-time regular employees.

Savion is seeking a self-starting and highly motivated undergraduate or graduate student in accounting or finance from an accredited university to fill an Accounting and Finance Summer 2025 Intern position. The candidate will complete a variety of tasks while being trained and mentored by our team of accounting and finance experts. This position is open to all qualified individuals who desire to work with Savion’s dynamic accounting and finance team in our Kansas City office.

The candidate will report to the Financial Reporting Director who is heavily involved in Savion’s accounting and financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders. The candidate will assist the Financial Reporting Director, Accounting team, and Portfolio Strategy and Execution team in performing their daily activities. Responsibilities will include:

• Assist in capital expenditure forecasting, including developing analytical tools, data validation and reporting, variance analysis, and comparison of actual results against budget.
• Develop and analyze financial statements on a monthly basis for management reviews.
• Assist in financial modeling and reporting, including cross functional work across the organization to update inputs.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy in financial records.
• Assist in vendor management and invoices; assist in auditing employee expense reports.
• Enhance and develop communication and problem-solving skills.
• Participate in critical accounting projects, including the implementation of system enhancements and implement automation of reporting deliverables.
• Support ad hoc financial information requests and analyses and other special projects as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• At least a sophomore level undergraduate student in pursuit of a degree in Accounting or Finance.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft software – Excel, Word, Power-Point, etc. is required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and PowerBI is highly preferred.
• Must have good analytical, decision-making, communication, creative problem-solving, and human relations skills.
• Must be organized, self-motivated and capable of working both independently and in group settings.

Location: Hybrid: Kansas City, Missouri Headquarters with some flexibility for hybrid work.

Contact Information: Please send a resume and cover letter to: [e-mail]. Only direct applicants need apply. No recruiters, please.