Summer 2027 Internship/Co-Op (Finance/Accounting) - 518917

Tennessee Valley Authority; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee Valley Authority seeks driven interns across TVA locations including Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, and more. You will explore accounting and finance functions, learn TVA’s financial processes, and gain exposure to real-world projects under experienced mentors.

Required: enrolled in a college program, at least 30 semester hours completed, studying Accounting, Finance or related fields. This internship offers hands-on experience within a large utility environment.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a college/university program at the time of internship.
• Must have 30 semester hours completed.
• Seeking majors in Engineering, Data Analytics, Business, CS/IT or related degrees.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with TVA business processes and interact with leaders and team members.
• Develop working knowledge of critical business functions as directed by the manager.
• Learn policies, procedures and culture and communicate these to others.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Work Locations

Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, Memphis, TN; Starkville, Tupelo, MS; Huntsville, Muscle Shoals, AL.

Additional locations throughout the TVA service territory may be available.

Posting Dates

Posting Open: 10/05/2026

Posting Close: 12/31/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Salary

Competitive

*Disclaimer on applying to only one posting, considered for all opportunities that align with your skillset*

Internship Areas

Work opportunities are available throughout the enterprise. To name just a few areas where our interns have worked:

• Financial Operations & Performance
• Commercial Energy Solutions
• Digital Solutions
• Infrastructure and Operations
• External Relations
• HR Talent
• Safety & Workforce Development
• Environment/Sustainability
• Transmission*
• Power Operations*
• Nuclear*
• These areas also have co-op opportunities available.

Education Requirements

Seeking majors in Engineering disciplines, Data Analytics, Business-related disciplines, Computer Science/IT, and other related degrees.

Must be currently enrolled in a college/university program at the time of internship.

Must have 30 semester hours completed.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TVA values and embraces diversity. We encourage all individuals to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sex, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status and age. We strive to be inclusive of all the people we serve across the Valley.

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug-Free Workplace

All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace . TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

Position Purpose

Intern will develop an understanding of the assigned business unit, as it relates to its functional purpose and will learn standard work, strategies, philosophies, programs, and initiatives within the organization.

Principal Accountabilities

Example duties include:

• Become familiar with the TVA business, organization, key decision makers, business processes and procedures. The intern will have the opportunity to interact with leaders and team members while learning the key components that drive their business unit’s strategic direction.
• Develop working knowledge of critical business functions as outlined by the intern’s manager and business unit.
• Learn to apply policies and procedures across the organizations: recommend continuous improvement changes in support of business needs and proactively develop an understanding of policies, procedures, and culture and communicate these to new and existing employees.

Internship Focus

Accounting interns will gain real world accounting through a variety of different functions which could include supporting TVA’s financial transactions including payroll, disbursements, revenue and maintenance of related financial systems, financial close process, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting and capital project planning.

Finance interns will learn from TVA’s financial experts and contribute to the management of TVA’s cash flow, liquidity management and asset investment. Examples of tasks could include interpreting financial data to assist TVA in making informed financial decisions and assessment and prioritization of enterprise risks and mitigation plans.

Preferred majors: Accounting, Finance