Position Summary
Xcel Energy is seeking candidates to support our CFO Organization, specifically, accounting and finance internships in Minneapolis, MN, and Eau Claire, WI. The 12-week paid internship provides an opportunity to showcase your abilities in either an accounting, tax, or finance group that supports various business units throughout the Company. The program provides practical work experience to develop your existing skillset, present to senior leadership, and collaborate with key internal stakeholders. Each intern will be relied upon to play a role in achieving department objectives and goals. The program will allow you to apply what you've learned in school and further enhance your knowledge through hands on training and also provide opportunities to network and learn with other interns across the CFO organization
Typical intern responsibilities could include but are not limited to:
- Participate in the monthly financial close process
- Contribute to FERC, SEC, governmental and internal reporting
- Learn to use various accounting and budgeting systems
- Financial planning and analysis
- Assist with updates, data maintenance, and analysis
- Assist with SOX control reporting
These positions may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship's initial term based on the candidate's successful performance and Xcel's business needs.
Preferred Department Ranking
Corporate Accounting
Tax
Finance
Minimum Requirements
- Current student, sophomore status or higher
- Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, and/or MIS/Computer Science
- Able to commute to the corporate office(s) in either Minneapolis, MN, or Eau Claire, WI
- Able to work full-time during the summer
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Preferred Qualifications
- 3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher
- Completed 2 years of undergraduate coursework, including classes in Intermediate Accounting, Auditing, and/or Tax
Xcel Energy, Inc.
414 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis
Minnesota United States
www.xcelenergy.com
