Finance & Strategy Intern - Summer 2027 (On-Site Akron)

FirstEnergy Corp; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp is seeking a Finance & Strategy intern for Summer 2027 (May 17 to August 20, 2027) at our Akron, Ohio headquarters. You will gain hands-on experience in accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, internal audit or risk within the Finance & Strategy department.

Responsibilities include journal entry processing, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and ad-hoc analyses. Strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and a drive to learn quickly are essential.

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 be able to work without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills; able to present to diverse audiences.
• Willingness to learn quickly and work in a team environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Compose and input journal entries and analyze general ledger accounts.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and assist with month-end financial reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Support accounting research projects and improved processes.
• Handle ad-hoc reporting requests and collaborate with Finance & Strategy team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Learn quickly

Teamwork

Independent work

Analytical thinking

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

FirstEnergy Corp is seeking a Finance & Strategy intern for Summer 2027 (May 17 to August 20, 2027) at our Akron, Ohio headquarters. You will gain hands-on experience in accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, internal audit or risk within the Finance & Strategy department.

Responsibilities include journal entry processing, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and ad-hoc analyses. Strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and a drive to learn quickly are essential.