Accounting/Tax/Finance Intern

Xcel Energy • Denver, CO • 3h ago

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you're looking for.

Position Summary

Xcel Energy is seeking candidates to support our CFO Organization, specifically, within our Accounting, Finance or Tax departments. The paid internship provides an opportunity to showcase your abilities in one of our accounting, finance or tax groups that supports various business units throughout the company. The program provides practical work experience to develop your existing skillset, present to senior leadership, and collaborate with key internal stakeholders. Each intern will be relied upon to play a role in achieving department objectives and goals. The program will allow you to apply what you've learned in school and further enhance your knowledge through hands on training and provide opportunities to network and learn with other interns across the CFO organization.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Participate in the monthly financial process; journal entry preparation, close, budgeting/forecasting, reconciliations, etc.

Assist with reporting (financial, regulatory, tax, FERC, SEC and/or operational)

Review financial data to identify trends, variances, discrepancies, and business drivers

Collaborate with teams and business partners to gather information and support data requests

Assist audit, compliance, tax filings, transaction support and due diligence activities

Assist and/or suggest improvements to processes, documentation through automation or knowledge sharing

Exposure to various financial systems/tools

Participate in/support special projects as assigned

This position is for a May 24, 2027 start date. This position may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship's initial term based on the candidate's successful performance and Xcel Energy's business needs.

Minimum Requirements:

Current student, Junior status (as of Fall 2027) or higher

Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Computer Science or other STEM related majors

Able to work full-time (up to 40 hours a week) during the summer and commuting to the designated location in-person, per our hybrid work policy.

Preferred Qualifications

3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale or higher)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Strong analytical & organizational skills, attention to detail

Curiosity and willingness to learn complex business concepts

Interest in the energy industry

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com .

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $20.90 to $22.10 per hour

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 10/16/26

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All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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