About the role#
City Utilities of Springfield is hiring an Accounting/Finance Intern to join the Financial Reporting team. This role offers exposure to utility accounting through hands-on work with journal entries, fixed assets, and financial reporting processes. Interns work 20-25 hours per week during school semesters and up to 40 hours during the summer. This position is based in Springfield, Missouri.
What you'll do#
- Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting documentation for asset management activity.
- Process fixed asset capitalization transactions and perform routine job order maintenance in PeopleSoft.
- Maintain records for software subscriptions and subscription-based information technology arrangements.
- Analyze transactions and resolve discrepancies as assigned.
- Assist in the preparation and review of monthly financial reports, management presentations, and audit documentation.
- Cross-train with and provide backup support for Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Rates personnel.
- Communicate with vendors, project managers, and staff to handle inquiries and documentation.
- Document job procedures and internal controls.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least one year of college and current enrollment in a degree-seeking program for Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Completion of at least three credit hours of accounting coursework.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn enterprise software such as PeopleSoft, Concur, and Power BI.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing financial data.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
- Six months of previous accounting or general office experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Springfield, MO.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.
- Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour, depending on classification.
- Enrollment Requirements: Undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours, and graduate students must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours each semester.
About City Utilities of Springfield
City Utilities of Springfield is a government agency founded in 1945. Based in Springfield, Missouri, it provides electricity, natural gas, water, broadband, and transit services to the local community. The organization serves over 110,000 customers. It employs 628 people.
How to get in at City Utilities of Springfield
Applying to City Utilities of Springfield early provides a distinct advantage because recruiters review applications as they arrive. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, helping you apply among the first before the pile grows. Reaching out to the recruiter directly often improves your response rate compared to waiting in a queue. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company roles so you can contact them to ask about the position or a referral.
