What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Intern – ERP Implementation & Data Validation position at Wabash Valley Power Alliance?
Company Description
About Us
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Wabash Valley Power is a not-for-profit electric cooperative and wholesale provider of reliable, affordable electricity to our 23 electric distribution member cooperatives. These cooperatives in turn serve more than 300,000 homes, businesses, and farms in Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri.
As a not-for-profit co-op, we do things a bit differently—and that’s the point. Because we aren’t influenced by shareholders, we make our decisions with our members in mind. That means we value things like teamwork, and putting families first. It also means a business model that’s designed for stability and growth. It’s a Deliberately Different approach to the energy industry, and that’s great news for the people who count on us.
Job Description
Wabash Valley Power is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Intern to support our team in the implementation of a new ERP system and assist with data validation, financial data analysis, and technical documentation. This internship provides hands-on experience in financial system integration, data validation, and process improvement, offering exposure to both accounting and IT functions. Furthermore, the Accounting Intern may support our Accounting Department in day-to-day functions.
Duration: May – August 2025 (Full-Time, approx. 40 hours/week with possibility of additional hours depending on project requirements).
Please note that we do not provide housing or a housing stipend for this internship. Since our headquarters are in Indianapolis, Indiana, we encourage candidates to plan accordingly.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the implementation and testing of a new ERP system.
- Support data migration, reconciliation, and validation between legacy and the new system.
- Conduct data validation by identifying inconsistencies, discrepancies, and errors in migrated data.
- Collaborate with accounting and IT teams to improve data accuracy and reporting processes.
- Assist in the creation of clear and concise technical documentation, including user manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and system workflows.
- Support training initiatives by creating user guides and assisting with system adoption across departments.
- Perform other project-related tasks as needed.
- Perform Accounting Department tasks as needed (e.g. journal entry preparation, invoice scanning and uploading, etc.)
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field with completion of foundational Accounting courses at a minimum. Completion of intermediate and/or advanced Accounting courses preferred.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Familiarity with ERP systems. In lieu of experience with ERP systems, capability for fast learning and the ability to grasp software navigation quickly.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Teams and Outlook
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Technical writing skills, including the ability to document business and system processes in a clear, structured manner (experience with Visio a plus).
- A self-starter with the ability to work independently, sometimes with minimal supervision, and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
