What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Intern 2 position at NRECA?
Job Description
12 Week Summer Internship
You must be an Undergraduate Student who will be a Junior or Senior in the Autumn of 2025 to be consider for this program.
NRECA is a unique national trade association providing advocacy, financial services and business support services to over 900 consumer owned electric cooperatives across the country. NRECA employees are united by our mission, inclusive culture, collaborative workplace and commitment to service excellence. As a “best place to work” employer, we operate with integrity, transparency and a spirit of innovation.
NRECA’s Finance department manages the accounting, financial planning/budgeting, and procurement operations across a broad range of entities and businesses that support NRECA and its affiliated organizations, trusts, and other entities. We are a team of dynamic individuals collaborating across NRECA to implement best practices and provide innovative business solutions. We enable the good stewardship of member funds across NRECA by diligently embracing our core values of transparency and fiscal responsibility.
The intern will rotate through work units focusing on Insurance & Finance Services (I&FS) and Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P). A manager in each assigned department will manage the intern’s onboarding, training, and work assignments.
Required Qualifications and Skills
The preceding job description has been written to reflect management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
NRECA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail humanresources@nreca.coop or call: 703-907-5992 - NRECA Arlington Human Resources. Please call 402-483-9275 - NRECA Lincoln Human Resources, for Lincoln, NE employment opportunities. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released the 'Know Your Rights' poster, which updates and replaces the previous "EEO is the Law" poster and "EEO Is the Law Poster Supplement".
Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination. NRECA will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.
E-Verify. As a Federal Contractor, NRECA is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information please click on the following link: E-Verify.
For more information about life at NRECA please visit www.Electric.coop.
12 Week Summer Internship
You must be an Undergraduate Student who will be a Junior or Senior in the Autumn of 2025 to be consider for this program.
NRECA is a unique national trade association providing advocacy, financial services and business support services to over 900 consumer owned electric cooperatives across the country. NRECA employees are united by our mission, inclusive culture, collaborative workplace and commitment to service excellence. As a “best place to work” employer, we operate with integrity, transparency and a spirit of innovation.
NRECA’s Finance department manages the accounting, financial planning/budgeting, and procurement operations across a broad range of entities and businesses that support NRECA and its affiliated organizations, trusts, and other entities. We are a team of dynamic individuals collaborating across NRECA to implement best practices and provide innovative business solutions. We enable the good stewardship of member funds across NRECA by diligently embracing our core values of transparency and fiscal responsibility.
The intern will rotate through work units focusing on Insurance & Finance Services (I&FS) and Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P). A manager in each assigned department will manage the intern’s onboarding, training, and work assignments.
- The projects, processes, and work planned for this intern will include:
- Assisting in analyzing I&FS financial data and preparing monthly I&FS financial reports.
- Assisting in gathering and organizing support for the annual benefit plan audits.
- Gaining firsthand experience in vendor management by participating in the strategic sourcing process in workday.
- Participating in the scorecard analysis of vendors as a function of risk assessment, financial analysis, compliance history, and service history.
- Collaborating on special I&FS projects as assigned.
- Exposure to a diverse range of finance functions with practical application of academic concepts.
- Networking opportunities within the organization – potential for future full-time employment.
- Two monthly financial reporting cycles for which the intern will assist in producing management deliverables.
- Supporting the development and delivery of the SS&P vendor scorecard.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Rising college junior or senior with a major in Accounting, Finance or related business focus
- 3.0 GPA or higher (no academic or corrective action on record); transcripts must be provided
- Use Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) in the day-to-day tasks.
- Operate various office equipment such as personal computer, copier, printer, or other job-related equipment.
- Learn new systems and processes and quickly incorporate them into the daily work.
- Apply good judgement related to escalating issues and requesting assistance.
- Organize and manage time effectively.
- Pay close attention to detail and review work for quality.
- Team player with good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Strong communication skills orally and in writing
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant financial software
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
The preceding job description has been written to reflect management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
NRECA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail humanresources@nreca.coop or call: 703-907-5992 - NRECA Arlington Human Resources. Please call 402-483-9275 - NRECA Lincoln Human Resources, for Lincoln, NE employment opportunities. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released the 'Know Your Rights' poster, which updates and replaces the previous "EEO is the Law" poster and "EEO Is the Law Poster Supplement".
Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination. NRECA will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.
E-Verify. As a Federal Contractor, NRECA is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information please click on the following link: E-Verify.
For more information about life at NRECA please visit www.Electric.coop.
