Plant Accounting Intern - Hands-On Finance Experience

Tucson Electric Power Company; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Tucson Electric Power Company is seeking a Student Intern to join our accounting department. This internship provides hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, and financial reporting in a real utility environment.

You will work 15–20 hours weekly during the academic year, 30-40 hours in summer, with exposure to Oracle, PowerPlan, and Excel, and you will develop analytical, communication, and teamwork skills while supporting the Corporate or Plant Accounting teams.

Qualifications

• Full-time student status required (minimum 12 credits).
• At least 60 credit hours completed toward a major in Accounting; GPA 3.0 preferred.
• Available 15–20 hours per week during the academic year; 30–40 hours in summer.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare financial schedules and reports for internal stakeholders.
• Support variance analysis.
• Utilize Oracle, PowerPlan, and Excel to extract, analyze, and present financial data.
• Participate in departmental meetings and training sessions.
• Contribute to special projects and ad hoc requests.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Confidential information handling

Education

60 credit hours toward Accounting major

Pursuing Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

Oracle

PowerPlan

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Tucson Electric Power Company is seeking a Student Intern to join our accounting department. This internship provides hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, and financial reporting in a real utility environment.

You will work 15–20 hours weekly during the academic year, 30-40 hours in summer, with exposure to Oracle, PowerPlan, and Excel, and you will develop analytical, communication, and teamwork skills while supporting the Corporate or Plant Accounting teams.