What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting/Finance Intern position at Savion?
Who is Savion?
Savion, a Shell Group portfolio company, is one of the largest, most technologically advanced utility-scale solar and energy storage project development companies in the United States. With a growing portfolio of more than 43.3 GW, Savion’s diverse team provides comprehensive services at each phase of renewable energy project development, from conception through construction. As part of this full-service model, Savion manages all aspects of development for customers, partners, and project host communities. Savion is committed to helping decarbonize the energy grid by replacing electric power generation with renewable sources and delivering cost-competitive electricity to the marketplace.
Our workplace culture attracts competitive, smart, and fun people. We are committed to the health, fitness, and work-life balance of our employees. Our employees are highly motivated, technically proficient, team-oriented, and committed to renewable energy. We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and offer highly competitive pay as well as exceptional above-market employee benefits. Balancing work and play is met with generous PTO allowances and 14.5 paid holidays per year for full-time regular employees.
Internship Details
Savion is seeking a self-starting and highly motivated undergraduate or graduate student in accounting or finance from an accredited university to fill an Accounting and Finance Summer 2025 Intern position. The candidate will complete a variety of tasks while being trained and mentored by our team of accounting and finance experts. This position is open to all qualified individuals who desire to work with Savion’s dynamic accounting and finance team in our Kansas City office.
Our Program
Savion’s internship program offers you an exciting opportunity to learn from the best in the renewable energy industry with one-on-one mentorship, work in a family-like environment, and engagement in team-building activities with your intern peers and other Savion employees. During your internship, you’ll gain more insight into the industry, develop real-world organizational-based experience that you can add to your resume, and begin to create a network of contacts.
Position Responsibilities
The candidate will report to the Financial Reporting Director who is heavily involved in Savion’s accounting and financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders. The candidate will assist the Financial Reporting Director, Accounting team, and Portfolio Strategy and Execution team in performing their daily activities. In addition to the daily interactions with the aforementioned teams, the candidate will have regular opportunities to collaborate with Savion’s numerous subject matter experts in real estate, environmental & permitting, engineering, origination, project finance, GIS, procurement, etc. Responsibilities will include:
Hybrid: Kansas City, Missouri Headquarters with some flexibility for hybrid work
Please send a resume and cover letter to: jobs@ savionenergy.com
Only direct applicants need apply. No recruiters, please.
Savion is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. We are committed to a workplace environment that encourages growth and respect for all current and prospective employees. All employment decisions are based upon job requirements, qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is the policy and practice of Savion to prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, including transgender status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or status in any group protected by state or local law.
Savion, a Shell Group portfolio company, is one of the largest, most technologically advanced utility-scale solar and energy storage project development companies in the United States. With a growing portfolio of more than 43.3 GW, Savion’s diverse team provides comprehensive services at each phase of renewable energy project development, from conception through construction. As part of this full-service model, Savion manages all aspects of development for customers, partners, and project host communities. Savion is committed to helping decarbonize the energy grid by replacing electric power generation with renewable sources and delivering cost-competitive electricity to the marketplace.
Our workplace culture attracts competitive, smart, and fun people. We are committed to the health, fitness, and work-life balance of our employees. Our employees are highly motivated, technically proficient, team-oriented, and committed to renewable energy. We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and offer highly competitive pay as well as exceptional above-market employee benefits. Balancing work and play is met with generous PTO allowances and 14.5 paid holidays per year for full-time regular employees.
Internship Details
Savion is seeking a self-starting and highly motivated undergraduate or graduate student in accounting or finance from an accredited university to fill an Accounting and Finance Summer 2025 Intern position. The candidate will complete a variety of tasks while being trained and mentored by our team of accounting and finance experts. This position is open to all qualified individuals who desire to work with Savion’s dynamic accounting and finance team in our Kansas City office.
Our Program
Savion’s internship program offers you an exciting opportunity to learn from the best in the renewable energy industry with one-on-one mentorship, work in a family-like environment, and engagement in team-building activities with your intern peers and other Savion employees. During your internship, you’ll gain more insight into the industry, develop real-world organizational-based experience that you can add to your resume, and begin to create a network of contacts.
Position Responsibilities
The candidate will report to the Financial Reporting Director who is heavily involved in Savion’s accounting and financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders. The candidate will assist the Financial Reporting Director, Accounting team, and Portfolio Strategy and Execution team in performing their daily activities. In addition to the daily interactions with the aforementioned teams, the candidate will have regular opportunities to collaborate with Savion’s numerous subject matter experts in real estate, environmental & permitting, engineering, origination, project finance, GIS, procurement, etc. Responsibilities will include:
- Assist in capital expenditure forecasting, including developing analytical tools, data validation and reporting, variance analysis, and comparison of actual results against budget
- Develop and analyze financial statements on a monthly basis for management reviews
- Assist in financial modeling and reporting, including cross functional work across the organization to update inputs
- Assist with bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy in financial records
- Assist in vendor management and invoices; assist in auditing employee expense reports
- Enhance and develop communication and problem-solving skills
- Assist in department procedure documentation
- Participate in critical accounting projects, including the implementation of system enhancements and implement automation of reporting deliverables
- Support ad hoc financial information requests and analyses and other special projects as assigned
- At least a sophomore level undergraduate student in pursuit of a degree in Accounting or Finance.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0
- Working knowledge of Microsoft software – Excel, Word, Power-Point, etc. is required.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and PowerBI is highly preferred.
- Must have good analytical, decision-making, communication, creative problem-solving, and human relations skills.
- Must be organized, self-motivated and capable of working both independently and in group settings.
Hybrid: Kansas City, Missouri Headquarters with some flexibility for hybrid work
Please send a resume and cover letter to: jobs@ savionenergy.com
Only direct applicants need apply. No recruiters, please.
Savion is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. We are committed to a workplace environment that encourages growth and respect for all current and prospective employees. All employment decisions are based upon job requirements, qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is the policy and practice of Savion to prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, including transgender status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or status in any group protected by state or local law.
