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Finance & Strategy Professional CoOp Intern (Summer 2027)

CompanyFirstEnergy
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with financial reporting, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations while supporting budgeting and forecasting processes. They will also collaborate with various finance teams to complete projects and contribute to process improvements.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
7000
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
We are a forward-thinking electric utility centered on integrity, powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy is dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy’s 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Join the FirstEnergy Careers Facebook community at www.facebook.com/FirstEnergyCareers, where we share career tips, job postings, photos from career fairs and community events, and more.
About the Role

FirstEnergy at a Glance

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

 

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid- Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00]

 

As a Finance & Strategy (Accounting, Financial Reporting, FP&A, Internal Audit, or Risk) Intern at FirstEnergy, you will have an impact on the team’s success. For the Summer 2027 session (May 17th to August 20th, 2027). This position would be on-site at our Headquarters in Akron, Ohio. Based on your academic discipline, as well as the department and projects you are assigned to, selected candidates may:

  • 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

 

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
Key Skills
AccountingFinancial ReportingFinancial AnalysisBudgetingFinancial ForecastingBalance Sheet ReconciliationGeneral LedgerMicrosoft OfficeExcelWordPowerPointProblem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalytical Skills
Categories
Finance & AccountingEnergyAdministrative