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Business Ops Support Intern - Charleston, WV

American Electric Power

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Charleston, WV
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

American Electric Power seeks a motivated, detail-oriented Business/Accounting intern to support business administration activities. The intern will perform data analysis, assist with accounts payable and receivable, journal entries, and budgeting, and provide other business support. The role also involves maintaining financial records, supporting closing processes, preparing reports, and working with department personnel.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Data AnalysisAccounts Payable and ReceivableJournal EntriesBudgetingMicrosoft Office SuiteExcelAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailOrganizationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationIndependent WorkTeamwork

Qualifications

Accounting, Finance, or Related DegreeSophomore Year Completed

Full job description

Job Posting End Date

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business/Accounting intern to utilize business administration principles to perform data analysis, accounts payable/receivable work, assisting in journal entries, budgeting activities and other ad hoc business support.

Job Description

Typical Job Duties

  • Perform studies, projects and assignments of general scope and/or specifically assigned duties related to carrying out the functions of the department.

  • Assist in the preparation, analysis and interpretation of information and statistical reports as required.

  • Conduct special studies, analyses and investigations; record information and prepare graphic and interpretative illustrations.

  • Maintain departmental records and prepare statements and reports relating to operating activities; analyze and interpret such records and reports as directed by management.

  • Help maintain accurate financial records and databases.

  • Support month-end and year-end closing processes.

  • Conduct data analysis and assist with budgeting activities

  • Work with other personnel in the department and assist in the performance of their assignments.

  • Become familiar with Company organization, departmental functional responsibilities, and group interrelationships

Qualifications/ Minimum Requirements:

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Education requirements are listed below: Completion of Sophomore year in a business, finance or accounting program

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

Co-Op/Intern-001

Compensation Range:

$ - $

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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