Finance Intern - Acquisition Modeling

Compensation

$18.00 - $18.00 / Hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

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Requisition ID: 110401

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People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

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About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

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Job Description

Job Title: Finance Intern - Acquisition Modeling

Posting Start Date: 10/8/26

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Compensation Data

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. The expected pay range for this position is between $18.00 per hour and $28.00 per hour. If you are hired at American Water your compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, candidate's program year, discipline, and degree. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Primary Role

This full-time (40-hour per week) hybrid Internship offers an introduction to corporate development career opportunities in the water and wastewater industry. The successful candidate will gain firsthand insight into how water utilities foster sustainable communities that support economic growth and resiliency through strategic acquisitions.

Key Accountabilities

The successful candidate will also learn how municipalities and regulated utilities' accounting standards differ from typical corporate accounting, gaining insight into unique financial reporting and analysis practices. The candidate will collaborate with the Corporate Development team on various types of financial analysis related to potential acquisitions of water and wastewater systems. Typical duties are diverse and tailored to the student's education and experience level, assignments may include performing financial analyses using Microsoft Excel; conducting research on municipal financials; preparing presentation materials using PowerPoint; and supporting the development of internal templates and standards for corporate development processes. The candidate may also collaborate with other functions within the Business, including Valuations and Due Diligence, to gain exposure to an acquisition's initial evaluation process. Depending on the candidate's background, duties may also include learning project management skills, assisting in the preparation and review of acquisition models and supporting documentation, and developing materials for training programs.

Knowledge/Skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including intermediate excel proficiency is required. Understanding financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet) Experience developing new analytical approaches and financial models is preferred

Experience/Education

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program studying Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics or related program.

Travel Requirements

Other

Short Description

Competencies

Plans & Aligns

Decision Making

Communicates Effectively

Builds Networks

Action Oriented

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American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants

based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

110401-7890