American Electric Power · 10 hours ago
Business Operations Support Intern
Ashland, KY
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22/hr - $25/hrAmerican Electric Power welcomes the brightest and most driven college students to join our paid internship program. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business/Accounting intern to utilize business administration principles to perform data analysis, accounts payable/receivable work, assisting in journal entries, budgeting activities and other ad hoc business support.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementFinancial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform studies, projects and assignments of general scope and/or specifically assigned duties related to carrying out the functions of the department
Assist in the preparation, analysis and interpretation of information and statistical reports as required
Conduct special studies, analyses and investigations; record information and prepare graphic and interpretative illustrations
Maintain departmental records and prepare statements and reports relating to operating activities; analyze and interpret such records and reports as directed by management
Help maintain accurate financial records and databases
Support month-end and year-end closing processes
Conduct data analysis and assist with budgeting activities
Work with other personnel in the department and assist in the performance of their assignments
Become familiar with Company organization, departmental functional responsibilities, and group interrelationships
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Must be at least 18 years old
Completion of Sophomore year in a business, finance or accounting program
Candidates must be enrolled in either a two-year associate's program with an interest in continuing on for a four-year degree or in a four-year bachelor's degree program
Preferred
The preference is for someone local to Ashland, Kentucky and interested in working part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer
Benefits
Paid AEP-recognized holidays
401(k) account
Company
American Electric Power
American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
Founded in 1906
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.03BKey Investors
GRIP ProgramInvenergy
2025-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $3.5B
2023-10-19Grant· $27.8M
2023-08-16Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
Leadership Team
William Fehrman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Charles E Zebula
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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