Accounting & Controllership Intern

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY•City of White Plains, NY

2d•$18 - $25

About The Position

The New York Power Authority’s Controller’s Department is seeking a motivated Summer Accounting Intern to support the Accounting team in maintaining financial controls, accurate financial reporting, and compliance with accounting policies and procedures. The internship offers hands-on experience in corporate accounting through daily accounting operations, account reconciliations, financial analysis, reporting activities, and process-improvement initiatives. The intern will support the Authority’s post-go-live SAP S/4HANA ERP implementation by helping identify, analyze, and resolve data and reporting issues, and by supporting the development and validation of financial reports and analyses. The role provides exposure to financial reporting and financial systems, with opportunities to use SAP, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Power BI, and AI-enabled data-analysis technologies while collaborating with accounting professionals to improve data quality, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency. The paid Summer Developmental Internship program lasts 10 weeks, from June 8 through August 13, 2026. Interns receive professional development, on-the-job experience in the energy industry, exposure to executives, and networking opportunities. Applications close December 31, 2026. The hourly rate depends on education level when the program begins: $18 for sophomores, $22 for juniors and seniors (or May 2028 graduates), and $25 for current graduate or law students.

Requirements

Enrollment in an associate’s, undergraduate, or graduate program at a college or university; recent graduates are not eligible for the Developmental Internship program.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the internship, June 8 through August 13, 2026.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask amid competing priorities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to provide positive customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
The role description identifies pursuing a degree in Accounting or a related business discipline and an interest in building a career in accounting as characteristics of the ideal candidate.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with databases, ERP systems, Power BI, SAP/SAC reporting tools, AI-enabled analytics, or similar financial processes or systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Participate in department-specific projects, analysis, and research, and learn project-management skills.
Support the team in developing business solutions that contribute to NYPA’s VISION2030 strategic goals.
Research industry trends and emerging technologies to contribute to continuous improvement of programs.
Assist with daily accounting operations, account reconciliations, financial analysis, reporting activities, and process-improvement initiatives.
Help identify, analyze, and resolve data and reporting issues related to the post-go-live SAP S/4HANA ERP implementation.
Support the development and validation of financial reports and analyses.
Contribute to improvements in data quality, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Complete other projects as assigned; projects will vary based on focus area.