WGL - 2027 Finance & Accounting Intern

WGL Holdings, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington Gas is offering an exciting paid summer internship with multiple positions. You will join as an Accounting or Finance Intern, gaining hands-on experience, mentoring, and real-world exposure to financial processes and business performance.

The program emphasizes developing technical, analytical, and professional skills while contributing to strategic financial initiatives in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in your sophomore or junior year pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial analysis, reporting, and data validation activities.
• Support accounting processes, budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking activities.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and other materials for internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, analyze, and interpret financial information.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance efficiency through automation or best practices.

Skills

Excel

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Sophomore/Junior undergraduate

Job description

Job Description Multiple Positions Available Term: 3 Months Start Date: June 1, 2027 Are you looking for an exciting paid summer internship experience? Washington Gas is looking for several Accounting & Finance Interns to join our team this summer! As an Accounting or Finance Intern at Washington Gas, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced finance professionals and contribute to meaningful projects that support business performance across our organization. Building on your classroom studies, you will develop and enhance your technical, analytical, and professional skills while working closely with mentors and gaining valuable real-world experience. This opportunity is ideal for students who are passionate about financial analysis, data-driven decision making, and contributing to business performance in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

• Assist with financial analysis, reporting, and data validation activities.
• Support accounting processes, budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking activities.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and other materials for internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, analyze, and interpret financial information.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance efficiency through automation or best practices.

What You’ll Bring

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in your sophomore or junior year at an accredited institution pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Proficient in Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis techniques.
• Analytical mindset with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience supporting real business initiatives and financial processes.
• Exposure to the energy industry and a leading utilities business.
• Opportunities to build your professional network through interactions with leaders, colleagues, and fellow interns.

In addition to their day-to-day role, interns participate in professional development sessions, networking events, executive speaker opportunities, and a capstone project designed to enhance their overall learning experience.

For Canadian hires:

• AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires:

WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role. U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The base pay for this opportunity is $27 per hour.

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AltaGas is a leading energy infrastructure company with a footprint in some of North America’s most strategic energy markets. Our strategy is simple: to leverage the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses, and to new markets around the world.