About the role#
As an Accounting Intern, you will work with our team to manage financial tasks ranging from daily transactions to month-end project financials. You will report directly to the Controller and interact with staff across the company to ensure financial accuracy and support our operations. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week, paid summer internship.
What you'll do#
- Prepare schedules and reports for cash management, budgets, and account reconciliations.
- Maintain and update supporting documentation, including fixed assets schedules.
- Assist with accounting functions and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Review financial data for accuracy and identify issues in day-to-day operations.
- Research and reconcile discrepancies while verifying documents per company policies.
- Complete ad hoc assignments and special projects as needed.
What you'll need#
- Working toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, with 1-2 years remaining in your program preferred.
- A GPA of 3.25 or higher.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work proactively in a team environment and handle information with discretion.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Boulder, Colorado.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12-week program beginning in May 2027).
- Work Modality: On-site.
About Scout Clean Energy
Scout Clean Energy is a renewable energy developer and owner-operator headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. Founded in 2016, the company manages about 1,600 MW of renewable assets. Its current project pipeline includes over 19,000 MW of wind, solar, and storage capacity across 25 states. The organization is a portfolio company of Brookfield Renewable.
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