Finance & Strategy Professional Intern (Summer 2026)

FirstEnergy

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Interns will be responsible for tasks such as composing and inputting journal entries, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and assisting with month-end financial reporting and accounting research projects. They will also contribute to budgeting, financial forecasting, process improvements, and various ad-hoc reporting requests within the Finance & Strategy Department.

This internship is for students currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected, and candidates should be able to work independently and in a team environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Journal Entries

General Ledger Accounts

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Financial Forecasting

Financial Analysis

Process Improvement

Ad-Hoc Reporting

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Organizational Skills

Job Description

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 2026 session (May 18th to August 21st, 2026). 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

You will also have the opportunity to participate in the Co-op/Intern Professional Development Program, which is designed to cultivate professional skills and provide professional level work at FirstEnergy.  Each participant will receive a personalized development plan, on-the-job training, and challenging assignments to refine skills and round out competencies.

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

FirstEnergy

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.

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