Business Ops Support Intern - Charleston, WV

AEP; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP in Charleston, WV is seeking a motivated Business Ops Support Intern to apply business administration principles in data analysis, accounts payable/receivable work, journal entries, budgeting, and ad hoc business support. The role emphasizes developing analytical skills, supporting month-end close, and collaborating with the team while pursuing an accounting/finance degree.

Strong Excel proficiency and attention to detail are essential, with opportunities to learn in a real-world utility

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis, accounts payable/receivable work, and assist in journal entries.
• Assist in budgeting activities and other ad hoc business support tasks.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Maintain departmental records and assist in preparation of reports.
• Collaborate with team members and interpret information for management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Sophomore year in business/finance/accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

## Business Ops Support Intern - Charleston, WVApply: Charleston, WV: Full time: Posted Today: R19974**Job Posting End Date**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 Business/Accounting intern to utilize business administration principles to perform data analysis, accounts payable/receivable work, assisting in journal entries, budgeting activities and other ad hoc business support.**Job Description****Typical Job Duties** * Perform studies, projects and assignments of general scope and/or specifically assigned duties related to carrying out the functions of the department.* Assist in the preparation, analysis and interpretation of information and statistical reports as required.* Conduct special studies, analyses and investigations; record information and prepare graphic and interpretative illustrations.* Maintain departmental records and prepare statements and reports relating to operating activities; analyze and interpret such records and reports as directed by management.* Help maintain accurate financial records and databases.* Support month-end and year-end closing processes.* Conduct data analysis and assist with budgeting activities* Work with other personnel in the department and assist in the performance of their assignments.* Become familiar with Company organization, departmental functional responsibilities, and group interrelationships **Qualifications/ Minimum Requirements:** • Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.• Education requirements are listed below: Completion of Sophomore year in a business, finance or accounting program **Compensation Data****Compensation Grade:**Co-Op/Intern-001**Compensation Range:**$ - $The 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.