About the role#
This internship supports the Financial Reporting team with financial reporting, automation initiatives, documentation improvements, and the preparation of quarterly financial statements. You will gain hands-on experience with financial reporting processes, audit support, and the renewable energy industry while helping improve the accuracy and efficiency of department operations.
What you'll do#
- Support the accounting and financial reporting teams in the preparation, review, and optimization of financial reporting models.
- Enhance Workiva model automation and process efficiency.
- Assist in assembling, editing, and standardizing documentation of financial reporting processes.
- Collaborate with team members to collect accounting information for audit support, external auditor inquiries, and ad hoc requests related to financial statements.
- Develop and expand knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP accounting standards and the renewable energy sector.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance at an accredited US university program.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Ability to work onsite in Chicago, IL throughout the fall program.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Experience in data analysis and optimization to streamline data processing is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Status: Full-time, paid, on-site internship.
- Note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.
About RWE
RWE is a public utility company founded in 1898 and based in Essen, Germany. It operates globally with a focus on power generation, renewable energy, and energy trading. The company employs over 15,000 people across more than 20 countries. Its current strategy prioritizes the expansion of wind, solar, and battery storage projects as part of a transition toward net zero emissions by 2040.
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