Intern, Accounting

Lansing Board of Water and Light; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 64,747,000 - 67,502,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) has an opening for an Accounting Intern in our General Accounting Department, located in Lansing, MI. The internship runs May 17, 2027 - August 13, 2027 with a pay rate of $23 per hour.

You will learn analytics, assist with capital projects, and support decision-making through ledger research and SAP reporting. Qualified candidates are currently enrolled in accounting/finance/business administration programs, with a minimum 3.0 GPA and plans to take fall

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution with a focus on Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or a related field with junior or senior status during the summer of 2027.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must be enrolled in fall classes 2027.

Responsibilities

• Assist with capital project creation, maintenance, and closure.
• Capital asset review and in-service activity.
• Navigate SAP to run reports, record accounting transactions, and research ledger detail history.
• Assigned accounting projects, which may include account reconciliations, supporting audit requests, and miscellaneous research.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business Admin focus

Tools

SAP

Job description

Thank you for your interest in the BWL. We think you'll find it a rewarding and nurturing place to grow your career.Starting Salary Range: $23.00 - $23.00**Job Description**The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) has an opening for an **Accounting Intern** in our General Accounting Department, located in Lansing, MI. **Position Summary:**Job Type: Full-Time Summer InternshipDates: May 17, 2027 - August 13, 2027Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour.The Accounting Intern will learn various analytics and will support accounting enhancement projects. They will support the company’s business units by providing the tools and knowledge needed for consistent and effective decision making. The Accounting Interns will learn from, and be supervised by, a mentor and those within the General Accounting Department.**Essential Functions:*** Assist with current projects to include, but not limited to: + Capital project creation, maintenance, and closure. + Capital asset review and in-service activity. + Navigate SAP to run reports, record accounting transactions, and research ledger detail history. + Assigned accounting projects, which may include but are not limited to account reconciliations, identifying and collecting support for audit requests, and miscellaneous research* Utilizes standard office software (i.e., spreadsheet, word-processing, database) and SAP.* Required to follow BWL Safety Manual and wear personal protective equipment for all field location visits.* Attends training and safety awareness and/or skills improvement as required by the BWL or government agency such as MIOSHA.* Expected to comply with all BWL policies and work rules.* Predictable and reliable attendance.* Other duties as assigned by supervisor.**Job Specifications:*** Currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution with a focus on Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or a related field with junior or senior status during the summer of 2027.* Must be enrolled in fall classes 2027.* Minimum GPA of 3.0* A cover letter is requested with your submission, please.**Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:**### ***The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.***Employees are required to follow the BWL Safety Manual and wear required personal protective equipment, adhere to BWL safety rules and regulations, attend all training for safety awareness or skills improvement as required by supervisors, BWL, or governmental agency such as MIOSHA. Normal office and occasional field work. Field conditions may include heat, cold, dust, and/or noise. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen and small numbers. Must successfully complete a background check, a substance screening and a physical (if applicable).**The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills that may be required of the employee. Management reserves the right to add, remove, or otherwise alter these duties, responsibilities, and skills at any time.**