About this role
The purpose of the internship position is to support the Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE) corporate accounting group and cultivate college students that are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field by providing experience and guided development. Interns will provide support on a variety of work assignments from External Reporting, Internal Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis and Information Technology. The intern will have the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in college to help achieve the company’s objectives. The position is temporary, nonexempt, and full-time from May-August 2027.
Internship Program Overview
Interns will have the opportunity to participate in the annual three-day summer intern event in Des Moines, Iowa where they will have the opportunity to tour state-of-the-art facilities, network with leadership, and gain a broader understanding of MidAmerican Energy Company. Other panels, lunch and learns, and events will be happening throughout the summer to give our interns the best experience.
Skills for Success
Strong personal computer skills; proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint; demonstrated ability to understand and utilize computer systems and applications as tools for analysis.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills, along with leadership qualities.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills to interpret economic, financial and accounting information, understanding of accounting practices and principles, interpretation and development of financial statements, and financial analysis methods and tools .
Project management skills, ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
Qualifications
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
Must be available to work summer 2027.