Accounting Intern (Plant Operations)

Talen Energy Accounting team is seeking candidates interested in applying for a 2024 Summer Internship in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Talen Energy Intern is a temporary employed full-time college student in an accredited institution of higher learning, who is offered a work-study program designed to give college students practical work experience in their field of study. This program often helps students determine career interests. Beyond the scope of the actual tasks performed, the student becomes familiar with a corporate environment and gains practical skills and knowledge to supplement their classroom experience.
What you will own:

• Preparation of journal entries related to:
  
  • Inventory
  • Prepaids
  • Monthly accruals
• Perform account reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts, ensure accuracy of information and provide variance analysis
• Assist in Balance Sheet and Income Statement flux analysis
• Reviewing queries of general ledger information
• Utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook and General ledger software for report preparation, analysis, documentation and communication

What you have:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university program as an undergraduate or graduate student. Must be enrolled in a curriculum leading to a baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate degree.
• Must be enrolled on a full-time basis (12 semester hours)
• Have an acceptable overall (cumulative) grade point average, not lower than a 3.0
• Eligible to work in accordance with Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) regulations
• Able to provide an official student transcript and other required information
• 18 years of age or older
• Students may not continue as an Intern once they have graduated.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Able to work in a team environment
• Able to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities

Why Talen Energy?
Talen owns and operates approximately 12.4 GW of power infrastructure in the United States. We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale power markets in the United States primarily in PJM, ERCOT and WECC, with our generation fleet principally located in the Mid-Atlantic, Texas and Montana. While the majority of our power is already generated at zero-carbon nuclear and lower-carbon gas-fired facilities, we are reducing the carbon profile of our wholly owned coal fleet through conversions to lower-carbon fuels and announced deactivations. In addition, we are developing a hyperscale data center campus adjacent to our Susquehanna nuclear plant that will utilize the carbon-free energy that Susquehanna generates.
Collaboration
We focus on excellence through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. Talen is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Perks and Benefits
For all corporate based roles, we offer a competitive package and a full suite of benefits, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life lock benefits, 401 (k), and paid vacation.
Please be aware that Talen Energy requires extensive Nuclear Power Plant background security clearance.
Talen Energy is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.
If you need assistance with the application process, please email us at Talenenergyrecruitment@talenenergy.com
Note: You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents .