Finance & Strategy Professional CoOp Intern (Summer 2027)

FirstEnergy Corp; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking a Finance & Strategy Intern for the Summer 2027 session (May 17th to August 20th, 2027). This on-site role at our Akron, Ohio headquarters involves hands-on accounting activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close support.

You will work with the Finance & Strategy team on budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc analyses, collaborating across departments and presenting findings as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related discipline.
• Maintain a minimum 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.
• Willingness to undertake assignments involving unfamiliar subjects, with the aptitude to learn quickly.
• Sound understanding of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Organizational skills to prioritize and plan work, multi-task and meet schedules.
• Able to work in a team environment.

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

Public speaking

Learning ability

Organizational skills

Team player

Independent worker

Analytical thinking

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

FirstEnergy at a Glance

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence.

Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid- Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00]As a Finance & Strategy (Accounting, Financial Reporting, FP&A, Internal Audit, or Risk) Intern at FirstEnergy, you will have an impact on the team's success.

For the Summer 2027 session (May 17th to August 20th, 2027).

This position would be on-site at our Headquarters in Akron, Ohio.

Based on your academic discipline, as well as the department and projects you are assigned to, selected candidates may:

• 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

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program at an accredited university/college 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.
• Willingness to undertake assignments involving unfamiliar subjects, with the aptitude to learn quickly.
• Sound understanding of Microsoft Office line of products, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Organizational skills to prioritize and plan work, multi-task and meet schedules.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Highly motivated to work independently and productively, with an aptitude to learn quickly.
• Analytical skills to resolve problems and think creatively.