Finance & Strategy Intern — FP&A & Accounting

FirstEnergy Corp; Williamsport (MD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp in Akron, Ohio is offering a Finance & Strategy Intern position for Summer 2027 (May 17–August 20). This on-site opportunity develops hands-on accounting, FP&A, and internal-audit exposure within the Finance & Strategy department.

You will input journal entries, perform reconciliations, assist with month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc analyses, collaborating across departments while learning quickly in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program with a major in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related discipline.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
• Must have the ability to work without sponsorship (now or in the future).
• Ability to pay attention to details.
• Demonstrate ability to define and solve problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to make formal presentations to various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Compose and input journal entries and analyze various general ledger accounts.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end financial reporting.
• Assist with accounting research projects.
• Assist with budgeting, financial forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Contribute to improving current work processes and supporting documentation.
• Assist with various ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests.
• Collaborate with other departments within the Finance & Strategy Department to complete projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

FirstEnergy Corp in Akron, Ohio is offering a Finance & Strategy Intern position for Summer 2027 (May 17–August 20). This on-site opportunity develops hands-on accounting, FP&A, and internal-audit exposure within the Finance & Strategy department.

You will input journal entries, perform reconciliations, assist with month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc analyses, collaborating across departments while learning quickly in a team environment.