Accounting Intern (Summer 2027)

Pattern Energy; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pattern Energy in Houston seeks a motivated Accounting Intern to join our Settlements team. You will gain hands-on experience with the financial and operational activities that support Pattern Energy’s renewable energy portfolio, including data analysis, invoicing, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

This internship offers exposure to the connection between commercial energy activity and Accounting, with collaboration across teams and a final summer project presentation.

Formación

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and financial information.
• Proficiency in Excel; eager to develop advanced analytical skills.

Responsabilidades

• Research and document processes within the Settlements team.
• Organize supporting documentation for accounting data requests.
• Collaborate with Accounting to understand the financial lifecycle of renewable energy transactions.
• Complete a summer project and present findings and recommendations.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Educación

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/Economics

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude driveusto pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving variouscustomers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Internship Purpose

Pattern Energy is seeking a motivated Accounting Intern to join our Houston office. This internship will work alongside the Settlements team to gain hands-on experience with the financial and operational activities that support Pattern Energy's renewable energy portfolio. This internship provides an opportunity to develop practical accounting skills while learning how market activity, energy transactions, invoicing, reconciliations, and financial reporting come together within a renewable energy company.

The intern will support settlements activities, assist with data analysis and reconciliations, and collaborate with Accounting and other business partners.

Internship Accountabilities

• Help research and document processes within the Settlements team
• Organize supporting documentation for accounting data requests.
• Collaborate with Accounting and cross-functional partners to better understand the financial lifecycle of renewable energy transactions.
• Complete a meaningful summer project and present findings and recommendations at the conclusion of the internship

Internship Learning & Development Opportunities:

Through this internship, the Accounting Intern will have the opportunity to:

• Apply classroom accounting concepts to real-world renewable energy transactions.
• Develop practical experience with settlements, reconciliations, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Gain exposure to the connection between commercial energy activity and Accounting.
• Build analytical, Excel, communication, and problem-solving skills while working with an experienced Settlements team.

Education/Experience Required

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and financial information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with an interest in developing more advanced analytical skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Interest in renewable energy, energy markets, accounting, or financial operations is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

The expected starting pay rate for this role is $26.00 - $28.00 USD/Hour. This range is an estimate and pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.