Intern-Accounting

Tallgrass • Lakewood, CO

5d • $20 - $27 • Hybrid

About The Position

What this Department does: The Tallgrass Accounting and Finance department consists of Financial Reporting, Corporate Accounting, Property Accounting and Operational Accounting. The Accounting and Finance department strives to support the growth and execution of company’s strategy by partnering with its business units. The Accounting and Finance department has overall responsibility for accurately reporting the result of operations and financial position of Tallgrass, its subsidiaries, departments and business activities to various users – including management, government agencies, rating agencies, auditors and creditors. It is the responsibility of the department to coordinate and direct all financial transactions recorded in the accounting system of Tallgrass. Responsibilities You can expect to: Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Assist in the preparation of periodic internal forecasts Work closely with other departments to ensure accuracy in regulatory reporting and third-party transactions Learn how to perform transaction research and document explanations. Prepare financial statements and related footnotes. Document formal tie outs of financial statements. Develop an understanding of the month-end close process from multiple perspectives within the accounting department. Assist with ad-hoc reporting requests for internal departments and external audit. Other duties as assigned. What you will learn: An exposure to a variety of accounting roles (operational accounting, financial reporting, corporate accounting) and gain an understanding of cyclical accounting demands. How to work as part of the accounting team to compile and analyze data, track information, and support the company An understanding of Tallgrass's business.

Requirements

• Education: Student actively enrolled in bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting or Finance with an expected graduation date December 2024-May 2026.
• Experience/Specific Knowledge: Proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Passion for innovation and problem-solving, as well as a continuous drive to improve processes.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software applications and platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to take on additional tasks and shift priorities on short notice.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to think strategically and manage change.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Assist in the preparation of periodic internal forecasts
• Work closely with other departments to ensure accuracy in regulatory reporting and third-party transactions
• Learn how to perform transaction research and document explanations.
• Prepare financial statements and related footnotes.
• Document formal tie outs of financial statements.
• Develop an understanding of the month-end close process from multiple perspectives within the accounting department.
• Assist with ad-hoc reporting requests for internal departments and external audit.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• You may be eligible for a stipend to subsidize housing costs
• The total compensation package for this role may also include paid time off, a housing stipend, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees