Accounting & Controllership Intern

About the Role

The Controller’s Department at the New York Power Authority is responsible for maintaining the Authority’s financial integrity through effective financial and fiscal controls, safeguarding assets, and overseeing accounting policies, procedures, and practices. The Department is seeking a motivated Summer Accounting Intern to support the Accounting team in maintaining strong financial controls, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting compliance with accounting policies and procedures. This internship provides hands-on experience in corporate accounting through participation in daily accounting operations, account reconciliations, financial analysis, reporting activities, and process improvement initiatives. The intern will gain exposure to financial reporting, and financial systems while working collaboratively with accounting professionals on projects designed to improve data quality, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

The paid 10-week Summer Developmental Internship program runs from June 8th - August 13th, 2026.

Applications will close on December 31st, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in department-specific projects, analysis, research methods, and learn project management skills.
• Support the team in developing business solutions that contribute to NYPA’s VISION2030 strategic goals.
• Research industry trends and emerging technologies to contribute to the continuous improvement of our programs.
• Assist with the Authority’s post-go-live SAP S/4HANA ERP implementation by helping identify, analyze, and resolve data and reporting issues.
• Support the development and validation of financial reports and analyses.
• Other projects as assigned; will vary based on focus area.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, or a related business discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with databases, ERP systems, Power BI, SAP/SAC reporting tools, AI-enabled analytics, or similar financial process or systems.
• Exposure to tools such as SAP, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Power BI, and AI-enabled data analysis technologies.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an associate’s, undergraduate, or graduate program at a college or university is required.
• Recent graduates are not eligible for the Developmental Internship program.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task with competing priorities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaborate as part of a team.
• Provide positive customer service for internal and external stakeholders.