Intern (Finance & Accounting)
About The Position
BHE GT&S is offering a summer 2027 internship for a rising junior majoring in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business. The position is within the Finance/Accounting Department at the company’s headquarters in Richmond, Virginia. The internship begins June 7 and includes at least eight weeks working onsite. Earlier start dates or extended end dates may be available depending on the student’s schedule and business needs. An independent source of transportation is needed because public transportation options in the area are limited. Candidates who live 50 miles or more from the assigned work location may be eligible for a one-time housing stipend. The intern will rotate through finance and accounting teams, including Treasury, Corporate Finance, Credit, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, and Financial Reporting. Day-to-day activities may include cash management, monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, credit and hedging activities, debt management, variance analysis, journal entries, financial analysis, and financial reporting. The intern will also be assigned longer-term projects intended to create value for the departments and the company. The role is part of a safety-conscious workplace. Candidates must be full-time students attending a four-year university, majoring in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business, and be rising juniors before summer 2027. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required; a 3.0 GPA is preferred. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. BHE GT&S states that qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. Position descriptions are guides, and management reserves the right to modify responsibilities and requirements to meet corporate goals and needs.
Requirements
- Be a full-time student attending a four-year university.
- Major in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business.
- Be a rising junior before summer 2027.
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Have high attention to detail.
- Be self-directed.
- Demonstrate initiative, customer service skills, judgment, and innovation.
- Be able to speak persuasively and develop rapport.
- Be able to write and develop presentations.
- Be proficient in computer skills.
- Be able to plan and organize work.
- Have an independent source of transportation for the summer internship because public transportation options in the area are limited.
- Be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- An earlier start date or extended end date may be available depending on the student’s summer schedule and business needs.
- Candidates living 50 miles or more from the assigned work location may be eligible for a one-time housing stipend.
Responsibilities
- Rotate through finance and accounting teams, including Treasury, Corporate Finance, Credit, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, and Financial Reporting.
- Perform day-to-day activities such as cash management, monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, credit and hedging activities, debt management, variance analysis, journal entries, financial analysis, and financial reporting.
- Complete longer-term projects intended to create value for the finance/accounting departments and the company.
Benefits
- One-time housing stipend may be available to successful candidates who are 50 miles or more from the assigned work location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
