Intern, Accounting

Thank you for your interest in the BWL. We think you'll find it a rewarding and nurturing place to grow your career. Starting Salary Range: $23.00 - $23.00

Job Description

The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) has an opening for an Accounting Intern in our General Accounting Department, located in Lansing, MI.

Position Summary

Job Type: Full-Time Summer Internship Dates: May 17, 2027 - August 13, 2027 Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour.

The Accounting Intern will learn various analytics and will support accounting enhancement projects. They will support the company’s business units by providing the tools and knowledge needed for consistent and effective decision making. The Accounting Interns will learn from, and be supervised by, a mentor and those within the General Accounting Department.

Essential Functions

Assist with current projects to include, but not limited to: Capital project creation, maintenance, and closure. Capital asset review and in-service activity. Navigate SAP to run reports, record accounting transactions, and research ledger detail history. Assigned accounting projects, which may include but are not limited to account reconciliations, identifying and collecting support for audit requests, and miscellaneous research Utilizes standard office software (i.e., spreadsheet, word-processing, database) and SAP. Required to follow BWL Safety Manual and wear personal protective equipment for all field location visits. Attends training and safety awareness and/or skills improvement as required by the BWL or government agency such as MIOSHA. Expected to comply with all BWL policies and work rules. Predictable and reliable attendance. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Specifications

Currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution with a focus on Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or a related field with junior or senior status during the summer of 2027. Must be enrolled in fall classes 2027. Minimum GPA of 3.0 A cover lett