Accounting Intern, PE Accounting

LS Power Development, LLC•East Brunswick Township, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

LS Power is seeking an Intern to support the Private Equity Operations Accounting team. This role is designed for students interested in finance, accounting, private equity, or energy infrastructure. The intern will assist with core accounting workflows, reporting tasks, and operational support across multiple entities. This is an excellent opportunity to observe how investment operations function end‑to‑end while developing essential technical skills.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
Organized, detail‑oriented, and eager to learn in a fast‑paced environment
Demonstrate strong communication and problem‑solving skills
Proficient in Excel (basic formulas required; willingness to learn pivot tables & lookups)
Can handle confidential information with maturity and discretion
Curious about the alternative investments and private equity sector

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with accounting or finance coursework (introductory level)
Exposure to or interest in QuickBooks Online or other accounting systems
Interest in learning tools such as Investran/FIS, JP Morgan Access, CitiBusiness Online
Interest in AI tools (Copilot, ChatGPT) for productivity
A desire to explore career paths in accounting, private equity, or investment operations

Responsibilities

Assist with saving and organizing NAV statements and investment documents
Support weekly booking of cash and credit card transactions across entities
Help prepare monthly and quarterly workpapers for internal review
Assist in posting journal entries under supervision
Support preparation of capital call and distribution files
Participate in investor communication workflows (capital notices, account statements, K‑1 support)
Contribute to special projects and process‑improvement initiatives
Perform data cleanup, document management, and quality checks as assigned