Finance & Accounting Intern — Hybrid, Paid & Growth

Xcel Energy; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); 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 is offering an Accounting/Tax/Finance Intern position in Minneapolis, MN, within the CFO Organization. This paid internship provides practical experience across accounting, finance and tax groups, with exposure to multiple business units and senior leadership presentations.

Typical duties include monthly close activities, reporting, data analysis, and process improvements. Starts May 24, 2027 and may extend beyond the term based on performance.

Qualifications

• Current student, Junior status (as of Fall 2027) or higher.
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a relevant degree.
• Able to work full-time (up to 40 hours a week) during the summer and commute to the designated location in-person, per hybrid policy.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Education

Pursuing Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Computer Science or STEM

Job description

Xcel Energy is offering an Accounting/Tax/Finance Intern position in Minneapolis, MN, within the CFO Organization. This paid internship provides practical experience across accounting, finance and tax groups, with exposure to multiple business units and senior leadership presentations.

Typical duties include monthly close activities, reporting, data analysis, and process improvements. Starts May 24, 2027 and may extend beyond the term based on performance.