Accounting Intern - Asset Accounting (Fall 2026, Hybrid KY)

Company Summary Statement

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 334,000 natural gas and 433,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 569,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. LG&E and KU are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve. They empower employees, community members and initiatives across their service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability and wellbeing.

Overview

This position is a hybrid role, in office 2-3 days per week in Louisville, KY. The successful candidate is responsible for performing a variety of accounting duties in the asset accounting department. This intern position will be full time during the summer and part time (20-25 hours per week) during the fall and spring semesters. Hours are flexible based on the student's class schedule.

Responsibilities

• Analyze fixed assets activity.

• Plan and develop analysis and reports using Excel, Oracle, or PowerPlan.

• Work with operational and financial employees to gather financial information.

• Provide assistance in the monthly closing process.

• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Compile and organize data for reports.

• Create and maintain files.

• Performs other duties as directed by management.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in school full time (at least 12 credit hours) pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Minimum 3.00 GPA is required.

Requires excellent computer skills with knowledge and experience using Excel.

Above average interpersonal written/oral communication skills required.

Currently enrolled in school full time (at least 12 credit hours) pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Minimum 3.00 GPA is required.

Requires excellent computer skills with knowledge and experience using Excel.

Above average interpersonal written/oral communication skills required.

• Analyze fixed assets activity.

• Plan and develop analysis and reports using Excel, Oracle, or PowerPlan.

• Work with operational and financial employees to gather financial information.

• Provide assistance in the monthly closing process.

• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Compile and organize data for reports.

• Create and maintain files.

• Performs other duties as directed by management.

Remote Work

The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.