Accounting Summer Associate (Intern)

Company Description

Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America. Our mission-driven team of almost 400 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world’s most innovative and forward-thinking customers. For more information about how Apex is building the energy company of the future, visit apexcleanenergy.com.

Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America’s clean energy future.

Job Description

We hire Accounting Summer Associates that are passionate about clean energy. Our summer associates support the team in all aspects of accounting. They will also be tasked on a special project and will present their findings to the accounting team at the end of the internship. You will have the opportunity to learn about multi-layered partnership US GAAP accounting, consolidations with unique ownership structures at each level using HLBV Accounting, all within an Asset Management framework.

Accounting Summer Associate candidates will be in pursuit of either undergraduate degree in accounting, a graduate degree in accounting, or an undergraduate/graduate degree in a related field with an outstanding academic record. A desire to work in renewable energy is required. Candidates must have strong computer skills, including advanced abilities in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation of a new ERP Accounting System for the company
• Work with AP, performing vendor reconciliations
• Assist in the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and cash flow forecasts
• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly financial statements
• Assist in tax preparation

Qualifications

• An undergraduate or graduate degree candidate in a related field with outstanding academic performance
• Course work or experience in the energy industry; renewable energy experience preferred
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism in line with Apex’s values
• All employees hired after August 1, 2021 are required to submit proof of a COVID-19 vaccination on or before their start date unless a reasonable accommodation is requested and approved

Additional Information

• The summer associate program will run from June 5 through August 11 but we can be flexible with the start and end dates
• Hours: Full Time
• Type: Non-Exempt
• Paid Internship: Undergrad $15/Hour; Grad $25/Hour
• Office Location: Our Charlottesville, VA headquarters

Apex Clean Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.