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Accounting Intern, Summer 2025 (PA-Hybrid) Job at PPL in Allentown

PPL, Allentown, PA, United States

Company Summary Statement

As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.

Overview

This is a business internship supporting the Regulatory Accounting department. The intern is responsible for a variety of accounting duties including journal entries, monthly account reconciliations and system support as necessary. The summer position is a full-time hybrid role, with the possibility of continuing part-time (~ 20 to 25 hours/week) during fall and spring semesters and full-time (40 hours/week) during summers. The company will be flexible in the part-time work schedule (8am-5pm - Monday-Friday) based on the student's class schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Must have a basic understanding of financial and accounting theory / principles.

  • Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.

  • Provide assistance in the monthly closing process.

  • Compile and organize data for reports.

  • Create and maintain files.

  • Work with operational and financial employees to gather financial information.

  • Plan and develop financial reports and analysis using Excel, BMI, Infor and/or MicroStrategy.

  • Perform other duties as directed by manager.

Qualifications

  • Completed freshmen year of undergraduate studies with declared major in Accounting.

  • Currently enrolled in school full time (minimum 12 credit hours/semester).

  • Must possess strong computer skills and Excel experience with spreadsheets.

  • Familiarity with PowerPoint and Word are desired.

  • Good communication skills are a must, both written and verbal.

  • Minimum 3.00 GPA

  • Completed freshmen year of undergraduate studies with declared major in Accounting.

  • Currently enrolled in school full time (minimum 12 credit hours/semester).

  • Must possess strong computer skills and Excel experience with spreadsheets.

  • Familiarity with PowerPoint and Word are desired.

  • Good communication skills are a must, both written and verbal.

  • Minimum 3.00 GPA

  • Must have a basic understanding of financial and accounting theory / principles.

  • Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.

  • Provide assistance in the monthly closing process.

  • Compile and organize data for reports.

  • Create and maintain files.

  • Work with operational and financial employees to gather financial information.

  • Plan and develop financial reports and analysis using Excel, BMI, Infor and/or MicroStrategy.

  • Perform other duties as directed by manager.

Remote Work

The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our company 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, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.