Accounting /Finance Intern- Treasury Operations (KY)

As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.

A PPL Intern/Co-op is a temporarily employed full-time college student in an accredited four-year institution of higher learning, who is offered a work-study program designed to give college students practical work experience in their field of study. This program often helps students determine career interests. Beyond the scope of the actual tasks performed, the student becomes familiar with a corporate environment and gains practical skills and knowledge to supplement their classroom experience. Joining PPL as an intern/co-op provides you with the opportunity to explore possible career opportunities along with:

• Meeting senior executives,
• Becoming members of business resource groups,
• Participating in community service projects, and
• Contributing to departmental goals.

This intern position is responsible for performing and/or coordinating treasury and accounting duties.  This position will be part-time (~ 20 hours/week) during spring and fall semesters and either part-time or full-time (40 hours/week) during summers. The Company will be flexible in the part-time work schedule (8am-5pm - Monday-Friday) based on the student's class schedule.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in school full time (at least 12 credit hours/semester) pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a declared major in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Must have a basic understanding of financial and accounting theory / principles.
• Must possess strong computer skills and be proficient with Excel spreadsheets.
• Familiarity with PowerPoint and Word is desired.
• Good communication skills are a must, both written and verbal.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA

Responsibilities:

• Processing invoices, auditing employee expense reports, payment reviews
• Assist with daily cash and banking controls.
• Assist with the monthly bank reconciliation process.
• Compile and organize data for reports.
• Assist with compliance reporting under financial rules and regulations.
• Maintain control documentation and update procedures, as needed.
• Perform other duties as directed by manager.