Corporate Finance Intern

NRECA • Arlington, VA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

12 Week Summer Internship in NRECA’s Arlington, VA office You must be an Undergraduate Student who will be a Junior or Senior in the Autumn of 2026 to be considered for this program. NRECA is a unique national trade association providing advocacy, financial services and business support services to over 900 consumer owned electric cooperatives across the country. NRECA employees are united by our mission, inclusive culture, collaborative workplace and commitment to service excellence. As a “best place to work” employer, we operate with integrity, transparency and a spirit of innovation. NRECA’s Finance department manages the accounting, financial planning/budgeting, and procurement operations across a broad range of entities and businesses that support NRECA and its affiliated organizations, trusts, and other entities. We are a team of dynamic individuals collaborating across NRECA to implement best practices and provide innovative business solutions. We enable the good stewardship of member funds across NRECA by diligently embracing our core values of transparency and fiscal responsibility. The Finance Internship program is designed to provide aspiring finance professionals with a dynamic and immersive learning experience. The intern will rotate through various accounting roles (Corporate Accounting, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable) and will have the opportunity to develop practical skills, enhance their understanding of financial processes, and contribute meaningfully to our finance team, including: Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including account reconciliations and preparing a financial reporting package Prepare variance analysis for month-over-month results Assist with audit-related tasks, including gathering documentation and preparing supporting schedules Perform ad hoc financial analysis Support process improvement initiatives Compile and organize data for presentations

Requirements

• Rising college junior or senior with a major in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related focus.
• 3.0 GPA or higher (no academic or corrective action on record); transcripts must be provided
• Use Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) in the day-to-day tasks.
• Operate various office equipment such as personal computer, copier, printer, or other job-related equipment.
• Learn new systems and processes and quickly incorporate them into the daily work.
• Apply good judgement related to escalating issues and requesting assistance.
• Organize and manage time effectively.
• Pay close attention to detail and review work for quality.
• Team player with good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Strong communication skills orally and in writing.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Willing to learn, take initiative, and contribute to process improvement efforts.
• Understanding of high-level finance and accounting concepts.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Accounting Systems (e.g., Workday Financial, Oracle Financial, etc.).
• Advanced MS Excel skills (i.e., pivot tables, vlookups, sumifs, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including account reconciliations and preparing a financial reporting package
• Prepare variance analysis for month-over-month results
• Assist with audit-related tasks, including gathering documentation and preparing supporting schedules
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis
• Support process improvement initiatives
• Compile and organize data for presentations

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed