Intern - Corporate Accounting & Financial Reporting
About The Position
The internship supports Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s corporate accounting group while providing college students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field with experience and guided development. Interns support assignments across External Reporting, Internal Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis, and Information Technology, applying knowledge and skills learned in college to help achieve company objectives. The position is temporary, nonexempt, and full-time from May through August 2027. Interns may participate in an annual three-day summer event in Des Moines, Iowa, featuring facility tours, networking with leadership, and opportunities to learn about MidAmerican Energy Company. Additional panels, lunch-and-learns, and events take place throughout the summer.
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
- Must be available to work during summer 2027.
- Strong personal computer skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to use computer systems and applications for analysis.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
- Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills, along with leadership qualities.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to interpret economic, financial, and accounting information; understanding of accounting practices and principles; and knowledge of financial statement interpretation and development and financial analysis methods and tools.
- Project management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
Responsibilities
- Report, analyze, and interpret financial, regulatory, and operating data for management and corporate accounting functions.
- Support accounting close deadlines by analyzing financial data, completing journal documentation, and preparing and distributing reports.
- Research, analyze, and interpret financial statistics, variances, and accounting reports for management.
- Present research and analysis results and recommendations in written and verbal formats, using computer-based systems and software to prepare reports, graphs, and charts.
- Prepare work papers, schedules, and responses to information and data requests in support of BHE’s U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reports.
- Assist in reviewing BHE non-registrant subsidiaries’ financial statements.
- Participate in researching, resolving, and documenting accounting and SEC reporting issues.
- Support technical accountants by helping prepare and review work and sharing information to enhance coworkers’ knowledge and skills.
- Assist in coordinating and managing development of BHE’s annual consolidated 10-year financial plan.
- Assist with monitoring monthly financial transactional IT general accounting operations and processing, ensuring consistent general ledger coding and accounting, financial reporting, and financial analysis.
- Assist in executing the BHE corporate accounting group’s annual improvement initiatives.
- Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
- Participate on teams to achieve team goals and objectives and perform work in support of department and BHE goals.
- Complete responsibilities as directed within established time frames and with a high degree of accuracy.
- Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department and BHE organization.
- Maintain sensitive and confidential information.
- Support BHE employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.
- Monitor and enforce compliance requirements for areas of responsibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
