Accounting Intern

Join our growing team and discover why Summit Utilities, Inc. continues to earn national and regional recognition as an employer of choice. Our recognitions include Best Places to Work in Maine (2019–2025); Best Places to Work in Arkansas (2020, 2023, 2025); Best Places to Work in Oklahoma (2022–2025); Best Places to Work in Missouri (2023 and 2026); Best Places to Work in Colorado (2025); Forbes America’s Best Small Employers (2023); and, most recently, Proud and Purposeful Employer (2026). Summit is a growing natural gas utility that is committed to delivering reliable energy to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers, and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do. We have an exciting opportunity open for an Accounting Intern based in Fort Smith, AR.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounting Intern gains hands-on experience working directly with experienced accounting professionals to support the financial processes of a regulated natural gas utility serving hundreds of thousands of customers. This internship provides practical experience in the monthly financial close process, journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis while building technical accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and familiarity with Excel, SAP, and other enterprise accounting tools. Through meaningful projects and exposure to utility and regulatory accounting, the intern learns how emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), can improve accounting efficiency and decision-making while preparing for a future career in accounting or finance.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist experienced accounting professionals with the monthly financial close process.
• Assist with journal entry preparation and accounting system uploads.
• Support variance analysis to strengthen analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Assist with account reconciliations.
• Explore opportunities to improve accounting processes through technology and data analytics.
• Use Excel to support accounting activities and develop advanced spreadsheet and data analysis skills.
• Gain practical experience with SAP and other enterprise accounting tools.
• Learn from experienced accounting professionals about financial processes supporting essential utility services.
• Contribute to meaningful accounting and technology projects that build practical career experience.
• Participate in hands-on learning opportunities, including:
• Apply AI tools to explore improvements in efficiency and decision-making.
• Develop knowledge of utility and regulatory accounting.
• Build an understanding of accounting practices in a highly regulated industry.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Seeking hands-on experience applying classroom learning in a real-world accounting environment
• Interest in gaining exposure to utility and regulatory accounting.
• Interest in developing accounting and technology skills through practical project experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Curiosity, motivation, and eagerness to learn.
• Interest in technology, data analytics, and process improvement
• Willingness to develop advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Interest in learning SAP, enterprise accounting tools, and emerging technologies such as AI
• Willingness to learn from experienced professionals and contribute to meaningful accounting projects.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified. Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice, and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home. Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.