WGL - 2027 Finance & Accounting Intern

Washington Gas; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Washington Gas is offering several Accounting & Finance Intern positions for a 3-month term starting June 1, 2027. This paid internship lets students work with experienced finance professionals on meaningful projects that support business performance.

As an intern you will develop technical, analytical, and professional skills through mentorship, hands-on analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Base pay is $27 per hour and interns gain real-world experience in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as an undergrad sophomore/junior in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Proficient in Excel with formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

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 proficiency

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate student (sophomore or junior) in Accounting/Finance/Business/Economics

Tools

Excel

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.

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

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 on 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.