Accounting Intern - Spring Semester 2027

AEP Service Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation in the United States is seeking a motivated Accounting & Finance Intern to join our team. You will assist in preparing financial statements, maintaining records, and supporting month-end closing and budgeting activities.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance, with strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and good communication. This internship offers hands-on experience and exposure to technology-driven transformation projects within a large

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Help maintain accurate financial records and databases.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Participate in the reconciliation of accounts.
• Conduct data analysis and assist with budgeting activities and support technology driven transformation projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the accounting team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Pursuing degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Job Posting End Date 11-20-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting & Finance Intern to join our accounting and finance team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of accounting and finance. The ideal candidate will support accounting and finance tasks and participate in technology driven transformation projects.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Help maintain accurate financial records and databases.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Participate in the reconciliation of accounts.
• Conduct data analysis and assist with budgeting activities and support technology driven transformation projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the accounting team.

What We're Looking For:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade: Co-Op/Intern-001 Compensation Range: $ - $

Physical Demand Level for this job is:

S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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