Accounting & Controllership Intern

NYPA•White Plains, NY

12h

About The Position

The New York Power Authority’s Controller’s Department is seeking a Summer Accounting Intern to support the Accounting team in maintaining financial controls, accurate financial reporting, and compliance with accounting policies and procedures. The internship provides hands-on experience in corporate accounting, including daily accounting operations, account reconciliations, financial analysis, reporting, and process improvement. The intern will support NYPA’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 offers exposure to financial reporting and systems, with opportunities to use SAP, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Power BI, and AI-enabled data analysis technologies while working with accounting professionals to improve data quality, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency. This is a paid, 10-week Summer Developmental Internship running June 8 through August 13, 2026. Interns receive professional development, on-the-job experience in the energy industry, exposure to executives, and networking opportunities. Applicants must be enrolled in an associate’s, undergraduate, or graduate program at a college or university; recent graduates are not eligible. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States for the internship’s duration.

Requirements

Enrollment in an associate’s, undergraduate, or graduate program at a college or university; recent graduates are not eligible.
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 programs, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask with competing priorities.
Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a degree in Accounting or a related business discipline.
Interest in building a career in accounting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with databases, ERP systems, Power BI, SAP/SAC reporting tools, AI-enabled analytics, or similar financial processes or systems.

Responsibilities

Support the Accounting team 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.
Participate in department-specific projects, analysis, and research methods, 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.
Provide positive customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Complete other projects as assigned; projects will vary based on focus area.