Finance & Strategy Professional Intern… at FirstEnergy · Remote

Summary: FirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility committed to making customers’ lives brighter and communities stronger. The Finance & Strategy Intern will assist in various financial tasks including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end financial reporting, while participating in a professional development program. Responsibilities: - Compose and input journal entries and analyze various general ledger accounts - Perform balance sheet reconciliations - Assist with month-end financial reporting - Assist with accounting research projects - Assist with budgeting, financial forecasting, and financial analysis - Contribute to improving current work processes and supporting documentation - Assist with various ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests - Collaborate with other departments within the Finance & Strategy Department to complete projects Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program at an accredited university/college with a major in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related discipline - Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better - Must have the ability to work without sponsorship (now or in the future) - Ability to pay attention to details - Demonstrate ability to define and solve problems - Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to make formal presentations to various audiences - Willingness to undertake assignments involving unfamiliar subjects, with the aptitude to learn quickly - Sound understanding of Microsoft Office line of products, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint - Organizational skills to prioritize and plan work, multi-task and meet schedules - Able to work in a team environment - Highly motivated to work independently and productively, with an aptitude to learn quickly - Analytical skills to resolve problems and think creatively Required Skills: Accounting, Financial Analysis, Budgeting Important Skills: Microsoft Office Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical Skills Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Co-op/Intern Professional Development Program, Personalized development plan, On-the-job training, Challenging assignments