Accounting Intern

Arizona Public Service; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Public Service (APS) in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a paid Accounting Intern for a temporary, full-time internship with hybrid work. You will contribute to financial analysis, account reconciliation, and reporting, supporting APS in delivering reliable, affordable energy.

You must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate accounting program, demonstrate progress in studies, be detail-oriented, a clear communicator, and a self-motivated learner; GPA 3.0+ preferred.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in Accounting or a related field.
• Demonstrates ongoing achievement and progress in academic studies and training.
• 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work accurately with financial information.
• Effective communicator capable of collaborating across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and operational data to support business decisions.
• Partner with accounting professionals on financial, cost, and energy accounting activities.
• Assist with journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Contribute to regulatory and financial reporting efforts.
• Develop practical skills in data analytics and artificial intelligence for accounting challenges.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Effective communicator

Data analytics

Self-motivated learner

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting or related field degree program

Job description

2027 Summer Internship – Accounting | Arizona Public Service – APS

The Tone:

This is a paid, temporary full-time internship at Arizona Public Service, located in Phoenix, AZ (hybrid). Arizona Public Service is the largest and longest-serving energy provider in Arizona, generating reliable, affordable, and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans across the state. With over 6,000 dedicated employees, APS is committed to a sustainable energy future for Arizona, demonstrating strong commitment to customer satisfaction and business integrity since its founding in 1886. This Accounting Intern role is crucial for contributing to financial analysis, account reconciliation, and reporting, directly supporting informed business decisions and the reliable and affordable delivery of energy.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary full-time
• Location: Hybrid Phoenix, AZ
• Mission: This role helps support the reliable and affordable delivery of energy by contributing to financial analysis, account reconciliation, reporting, and accounting projects.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Analyze: Analyze financial and operational data to help support business decisions and organizational goals.
• Partner: Partner with accounting professionals working on financial, cost, and energy accounting activities.
• Assist: Assist with journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure financial information is accurate and reliable.
• Contribute: Contribute to regulatory reporting and financial reporting efforts that support APS operations.
• Develop: Develop practical skills in data analytics and artificial intelligence while applying them to real-world accounting challenges.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in Accounting or a related field.
• Experience: Demonstrates ongoing achievement and progress in academic studies and training.
• Skills: Detail-oriented with the ability to work accurately with financial information; effective communicator who can collaborate with professionals across multiple teams; self-motivated learner eager to gain hands-on experience.
• Bonus: 3.0 GPA or higher.