Intern - Corporate Accounting & Financial Reporting

BHE Bonn Hungary Electronics Ltd.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE) is offering a summer accounting internship located in Des Moines, Iowa. The program supports External Reporting, Internal Reporting, FP&A, and IT while providing real-world experience for accounting students.

Interns will apply coursework to practical tasks, develop skills in financial statement interpretation, and participate in a three-day summer intern event, networking with leadership and gaining broad exposure to the company’s operations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Must be available to work summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support External Reporting, Internal Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis, and Information Technology.
• Apply college knowledge to help achieve the company’s objectives.
• Participate in the annual summer intern event in Des Moines, IA and other activities to gain experience.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The purpose of the internship position is to support the Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE) corporate accounting group and cultivate college students that are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field by providing experience and guided development. Interns will provide support on a variety of work assignments from External Reporting, Internal Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis and Information Technology. The intern will have the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in college to help achieve the company’s objectives. The position is temporary, nonexempt, and full-time from May-August 2027.

Internship Program Overview

Interns will have the opportunity to participate in the annual three-day summer intern event in Des Moines, Iowa where they will have the opportunity to tour state-of-the-art facilities, network with leadership, and gain a broader understanding of MidAmerican Energy Company. Other panels, lunch and learns, and events will be happening throughout the summer to give our interns the best experience.

Skills for Success

Strong personal computer skills; proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint; demonstrated ability to understand and utilize computer systems and applications as tools for analysis.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.

Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills, along with leadership qualities.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills to interpret economic, financial and accounting information, understanding of accounting practices and principles, interpretation and development of financial statements, and financial analysis methods and tools .

Project management skills, ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Qualifications

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.

Must be available to work summer 2027.