About the role#
This full-time internship is based at our headquarters in Akron, Ohio, for the Summer 2027 session. You will work within the Finance & Strategy department, supporting teams across accounting, financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, internal audit, or risk. This is a paid position designed to provide hands-on experience in a utility environment.
What you'll do#
- Compose and input journal entries while analyzing general ledger accounts.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
- Support month-end financial reporting tasks.
- Assist with accounting research projects.
- Contribute to budgeting, financial forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Help improve existing work processes and maintain supporting documentation.
- Handle ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the Finance & Strategy department to complete projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor degree program for Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Ability to work without sponsorship.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills for solving problems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Organizational skills to plan work, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to take on assignments involving unfamiliar topics.
Location & details#
- Location: Akron, Ohio.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 17, 2027, to August 20, 2027).
- Modality: On-site.
About FirstEnergy
FirstEnergy is an electric utility company that provides power to customers across six states. It operates a large system of electric distribution companies and transmission lines throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. The company was founded in 1997 and maintains its headquarters in Akron, Ohio. It employs over 6,000 people.
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