Accounting/Tax/Finance Intern

Xcel Energy Services Inc; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy Services Inc. is offering an Accounting/Tax/Finance Intern position within the CFO Organization in Denver, supporting accounting, finance or tax teams across units. This paid internship helps you develop practical skills, present to senior leadership, and gain cross-functional experience.

The role starts May 24, 2027, with potential extension based on performance. Responsibilities include monthly close, journal entries, budgeting/forecasting, reconciliations, and assisting with

Qualifications

• Current student in Fall 2027 or higher.
• Enrolled in an accredited college pursuing Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Admin, Data Analytics, CS or STEM.
• Available to work full-time during the summer and commute in-person per hybrid policy.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the monthly financial process.
• Journal entry preparation, close, budgeting/forecasting, reconciliations.
• Assist with reporting (financial, regulatory, tax, FERC, SEC).
• Review financial data to identify trends, variances, discrepancies.
• Collaborate with teams to gather information for data requests.
• Assist audit, compliance, tax filings, and due diligence activities.
• Suggest process improvements through automation or knowledge sharing.
• Exposure to various financial systems/tools; participate in special projects.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Curiosity

Energy industry interest

Education

Accounting/Finance related major

Data Analytics or STEM major

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Accounting/Tax/Finance Intern Position Summary

Xcel Energy is seeking candidates to support our CFO Organization, specifically, within our Accounting, Finance or Tax departments. The paid internship provides an opportunity to showcase your abilities in one of our accounting, finance or tax groups that supports various business units throughout the company. The program provides practical work experience to develop your existing skillset, present to senior leadership, and collaborate with key internal stakeholders. Each intern will be relied upon to play a role in achieving department objectives and goals. The program will allow you to apply what you’ve learned in school and further enhance your knowledge through hands on training and provide opportunities to network and learn with other interns across the CFO organization.

This position is for a May 24, 2027 start date. This position may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship’s initial term based on the candidate’s successful performance and Xcel Energy’s business needs.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Participate in the monthly financial process
• Journal entry preparation, close, budgeting/forecasting, reconciliations, etc.
• Assist with reporting (financial, regulatory, tax, FERC, SEC and/or operational)
• Review financial data to identify trends, variances, discrepancies, and business drivers
• Collaborate with teams and business partners to gather information and support data requests
• Assist audit, compliance, tax filings, transaction support and due diligence activities
• Assist and/or suggest improvements to processes, documentation through automation or knowledge sharing
• Exposure to various financial systems/tools
• Participate in/support special projects as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Current student, Junior status (as of Fall 2027) or higher
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Computer Science or other STEM related majors
• Able to work full-time (up to 40 hours a week) during the summer and commuting to the designated location in-person, per our hybrid work policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale or higher)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical & organizational skills, attention to detail
• Curiosity and willingness to learn complex business concepts
• Interest in the energy industry

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $20.90 to $22.10 per hour

Benefits

• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [e-mail].

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 10/16/26

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