Accounting Intern

Citizens Energy Group • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Citizens Energy Group is hiring an Accounting Intern for a temporary assignment. The intern will gain practical experience applying accounting knowledge and skills in a professional setting while helping improve the efficiency of the accounting department and complete its projects. The position has a hybrid work schedule, with work performed at the Indianapolis, Indiana office as needed. The internship program provides undergraduate students with hands-on business and community projects, professional development activities, networking events, mentorship opportunities, and site visits. Interns are encouraged to connect with peers and leaders through required in-person program events during the summer.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Driven and detail oriented.
• Desire to learn in a dynamic accounting environment.
• Familiarity with accounting principles.
• Comfortable working with numbers and paying attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Handle transactional accounting tasks, including recording financial transactions, managing invoices, updating accounts receivable, maintaining tax files, and ensuring financial records are accurate.
• Assist with accounting entries by preparing journal entries, calculating and analyzing data, and preparing supporting documentation.
• Collaborate in preparing periodic financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and other relevant financial statements, following legal and company accounting guidelines.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures, including running reports, performing reconciliations, and conducting internal control testing.
• Perform general accounting tasks, such as calculations, documentation management, and maintaining financial and tax databases.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern