Paid Accounting & Finance Internship (12 Weeks)

Prairie State Energy Campus; Marissa (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie State Generating Company is seeking college students for a summer internship in the corporate Accounting/Finance environment. The paid internship offers hands-on training, exposure to industry professionals, and experience in coal mining and power generation operations.

The program runs for 12 weeks from late May to mid-August. Undergraduate and graduate level students will gain practical accounting exposure and will work with the Finance team in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a college degree program in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• MUST be available for a 12-week program beginning in Late-May to Mid-August.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly account reconciliations.
• Assist with treasury functions, including weekly and monthly cash reports.
• Perform accounts payable and general accounting duties as assigned.
• Assist with the evaluation and testing of internal accounting controls.
• Assist with the preparation of ad hoc and other internal reports.
• Maintain electronic/archived record of accounts payable and other accounting related records.
• Work on special accounting projects including projects in Accounts Payable, Budgeting / Forecasting, Payroll, Tax, Compliance Assurance, and monthly financial closing processes.
• Provide support to the Finance team as assigned.
• Must have regular and reliable attendance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Read and understand policies

Work unsupervised

Teamwork

Education

Accounting/Finance or related field (college degree)

Good academic standing

12-week internship availability (Late May–Mid Aug)

Job description

Prairie State Generating Company is seeking college students for a summer internship in the corporate Accounting/Finance environment. The paid internship offers hands-on training, exposure to industry professionals, and experience in coal mining and power generation operations.

The program runs for 12 weeks from late May to mid-August. Undergraduate and graduate level students will gain practical accounting exposure and will work with the Finance team in a supportive, collaborative environment.