Energize your future and join our team as we pursue a sustainable, cleaner energy future. New Jersey Resources (NJR) summer internships provide engaging learning and growth opportunities for enthusiastic college students ready to build real-world experience and learn about the energy industry.
NJR is seeking an Accounting Intern to support the Financial Planning and Accounting team. You will have an opportunity to participate in a wide variety of challenging and unique roles within the accounting department.
Who we are:
NJR is an energy company with an ambitious outlook for the future and a commitment to advancing a clean energy future. We believe the most successful ideas and outcomes result from the collaboration of those with unique perspectives and experiences to leverage our strengths and achieve our priorities.
What you will do:
Bring your enthusiasm and drive and you’ll learn from some of the top talent in the energy industry. You’ll have hands-on experience with your team and the support of our human resources team through this 10-week program. Growing both professionally and personally throughout the program could lead to future post-grad opportunities.
• Participate in the month-end close process: reviewing account balances, creating/posting journal entries, preparing reports
• Assist with preparation of account reconciliations
• Shadow employees within different accounting and reporting functions including External Reporting, Regulatory Accounting, Technical Accounting and Consolidations, and Fixed Assets and Utility Plant Accounting
• Coordinate on SOX Controls
• Assist in the review and tracking of the Company’s fixed assets
• Other duties or ad hoc projects may be assigned
What we are looking for:
We’re looking for self-starters who are motivated to learn, grow and take on new challenges. Individuals who are flexible, dependable, work well in varying environments and want to make an impact in your community and your company are welcomed here.
Requirements:
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; working towards 150 credits towards CPA certification
• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of Excel
• Resourceful and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently
• Available to work full time (40 hours per week) during defined intern program dates (June-August)
• Ability to work hybrid/onsite in the corporate office in Wall, NJ
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, disability, veteran, or other protected status.
