Accounting-Summer Intern-1

Vistra Retail Operations Company; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on accounting

Mentorship

Exposure to energy business

Shadowing opportunities

Job summary

Vistra Corporate Services Company is seeking an accounting intern in Irving, TX to support the department with projects aligned to finance priorities. You will help improve information flow, contribute to department culture, and promote adoption of new processes and tools.

Based on your qualifications, the internship program will be tailored with teams such as General Accounting, Derivatives, Cash Applications, and more, providing mentorship and hands-on experience in a real energy business

Qualifications

• Accounting, Finance or related field major.
• Experience working on a team.
• Advanced MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present regular accounting reports and visuals.
• Gather data to support departmental reporting.
• Identify solutions to meet business needs.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Accounting/Finance major

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

As a key team member of the Accounting department, the intern will be responsible for managing assigned projects and supporting accounting team members with projects, in alignment with the finance team's priorities. This position contributes to the department by improving the quality and flow of information, building departmental culture, and promoting the adoption of new processes and tools.

Based on the intern's qualifications and interests, we will tailor the internship program and establish a relationship with the team within Accounting that best fits the needs and interests of the intern. Available teams include General Accounting, Derivatives, Cash Applications, Technical Accounting & Reporting, Fixed Assets, Retail Accounting, and Settlements Accounting.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Develop and present regular and timely reports and presentations, including illustrations and graphics of Accounting initiatives and associated business outcomes
• Gather data to support departmental and team reporting
• Recommend and design solutions to meet needs

Benefits of Internship

• Gain-hands on experience in an Accounting environment
• Shadowing and training experiences with knowledgeable professionals
• Opportunity to attend meetings to receive more insight to the energy business
• Mentorship opportunities with Accounting leaders

Technical and Behavioral Competencies Required for this Position

• Understanding of Accounting and any concentrations within it
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office products
• Experience working on a team
• Strong communicator who can relate well to all levels
• Appetite to learn something new
• Time management skills - internship, school, extracurriculars
• Possess and exhibit a high level of integrity
• Consultative problem-solving approach
• Proven track record of success, a collaborative and participative style, and the ability to make presentations to Accounting staff
• Hands-on, enthusiastic, results-oriented analyst, capable of adding significant value to the existing team
• Able to quickly adapt to a rapidly changing environment, deal well with ambiguity, and take ownership for decision making

Experience Skills & Education Requirements

• Accounting, Finance, or another related field major
• Experience working on a team
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office products

Job Family

General Services

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas

Company Statement

Texas We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail] to make a request.