About the role#
The Accounting Intern works directly with experienced professionals to support the financial operations of our regulated natural gas utility. You will gain practical experience with monthly financial close processes, account reconciliations, and variance analysis while learning how technology and data analytics drive efficiency in a highly regulated industry.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the monthly financial close process, journal entry preparation, and accounting system uploads.
- Support account reconciliations and variance analysis.
- Use Excel to perform accounting activities and build advanced data analysis skills.
- Gain hands-on experience with SAP and other enterprise accounting tools.
- Explore how AI tools and technology can improve accounting efficiency and decision-making.
- Contribute to accounting and technology projects while learning about utility and regulatory accounting practices.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Curiosity and a motivation to learn from experienced professionals.
- Interest in developing skills in data analytics, SAP, and emerging technologies like AI.
- Eagerness to apply classroom learning to real-world accounting projects.
Location & details#
- Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About Summit Utilities, Inc.
Summit Utilities is a privately held holding company founded in 1997. It operates natural gas distribution and transmission systems across Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. The company maintains more than 23,400 miles of pipeline to serve approximately 625,000 residential and commercial customers. It is based in Centennial, Colorado, and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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