Finance & Tax Intern - Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Xcel Energy; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking candidates for a paid Accounting/Tax/Finance Intern to support the CFO Organization across Accounting, Finance, or Tax departments. This internship provides hands-on experience, exposure to senior leadership, and collaboration with internal stakeholders during the summer term.

Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in an accredited program with a focus on Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, CS or STEM fields and can commit to full-time

Qualifications

• Current student, Junior status (as of Fall 2027) or higher.
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university majoring in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, CS or related STEM fields.

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

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting

Finance

Economics

Business Administration

Data Analytics

CS or STEM majors

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking candidates for a paid Accounting/Tax/Finance Intern to support the CFO Organization across Accounting, Finance, or Tax departments. This internship provides hands-on experience, exposure to senior leadership, and collaboration with internal stakeholders during the summer term.

Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in an accredited program with a focus on Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, CS or STEM fields and can commit to full-time