Intern - Accounting

JEA•Jacksonville, FL

41d•Onsite

About The Position

JEA is now accepting applications for our paid 2027 Internship Program! This program offers students the opportunity to gain real-world, hands-on experience while working alongside industry professionals. Interns will develop essential skills in leadership, professional communication, and presentation, all while building a strong professional network. As an Accounting Intern at JEA, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of how these functions support and drive business operations. Interns will engage in meaningful projects exposing them to account reconciliations, reviewing financial statements, and learning what is required to ensure accuracy of monthly reporting. This hands-on experience will help bridge the gap between academic learning and practical application in a dynamic, real-world environment.

Requirements

Be a rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior enrolled in an Accounting bachelor’s degree program
A minimum GPA of 3.0
Be available to work 13 weeks
32 hours per week during the internship period

Nice To Haves

A copy of your most recent transcript must be submitted with your application.

Responsibilities

Engage in meaningful projects exposing them to account reconciliations
Reviewing financial statements
Learning what is required to ensure accuracy of monthly reporting

Benefits

Paid Time Off: 13 paid holidays plus an exceptional annual leave benefit to be used for vacation, personal and sick time.
Medical: Three comprehensive medical plans offered as options for you and your dependents–including one plan with 100% paid coverage for the employee.
Dental
Vision
Health accounts – employer sponsored HSA and HRA
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability and more.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Access to the Healthy Lifestyles Wellness program
11 onsite fitness centers