Intern, Accounting

Spire Inc.•St. Louis, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Spire is seeking an enthusiastic, career-minded college student or recent graduate for a paid accounting internship in St. Louis, Missouri. The intern will learn and receive mentorship while completing projects and administrative duties and developing skills related to the assigned department and the natural gas industry. The internship is scheduled for the summer, with availability beginning in May and continuing through approximately August; interns must be able to work 35–40 hours per week. The intern must participate in All Inclusive Onboarding and the Project Poster Symposium. The role supports accounting activities such as monthly balance sheet schedules and reconciliations, the monthly close, journal entries, account analysis, and quarterly SEC financial statements and earnings materials. The intern may also assist other departments with financial information, prepare reports, communicate project status and results to management, and perform administrative duties as needed. The work takes place under normal office conditions.

Requirements

Be a currently enrolled undergraduate rising junior, senior, or graduate student in the fall of 2027 pursuing an accounting or finance degree.
Be able to work 35–40 hours per week throughout the summer internship.
Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
Have satisfactory completion of introductory and intermediate accounting courses.
Possess a basic understanding of US GAAP and financial principles.
Have proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Maintain a high level of motivation and a strong desire to take on new challenges.
Demonstrate ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, and commitment to a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects individual skills and perspectives.
Demonstrate collaboration, adaptability, and ownership, and promote a positive team atmosphere.

Nice To Haves

One year of general work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and complete projects based on departmental needs.
Become acquainted with monthly balance sheet schedules, including account reconciliations.
Assist with activities associated with the monthly close process, including creating journal entries and account analysis.
Assist with the preparation and support of quarterly SEC financial statements, footnotes, and earnings materials.
Prepare ad-hoc reports in response to specific management requests.
Assist with special projects and miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Assist other departments with financial information.
Communicate project status and results to management.
Perform administrative functions as needed.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Participate in All Inclusive Onboarding and the Project Poster Symposium.