Accounting Intern - Summer 2026

Description

As an Accounting Intern with Scout Clean Energy, you will play an integral role in building a tightly knit and highly productive team. You will have the opportunity to learn about the many facets of a wind developer and operator's accounting, ranging from day-to-day transactions to month-end project financials, to due diligence on acquisitions, to the requirements of tax equity investors. You will be responsible for accurately completing a variety of accounting tasks on firm timelines, assuring our company's ability to continue to drive growth and meet our commitments to our staff, investors, communities, and business partners.

Our team meets three times per week to review our priorities and progress towards important milestones. Throughout the day, you will interface with the Assistant Controller, Sr. Accountants, and other members of the accounting staff as we work together to complete each day's assignments and make progress toward longer term projects. You will also communicate directly with staff throughout Scout to secure required approvals, clarifications, and to manage expectations going forward. The Accounting Intern reports directly to Scout's Assistant Controller.

• Assist with all aspects of accounting and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepting accounting principles (GAAP) in a multi-company environment.
• Prepare schedules and reports to support cash management, budgets, and account reconciliations and analysis.
• Research and reconcile discrepancies and verify documents as prescribed by accounting procedures and policies.
• Maintain and update supporting documentation, such as fixed assets schedules.
• Review financial data for accuracy; identify problems and support day-to-day operations.

Requirements

This position will begin in May 2025. The internship will be a full-time (40 hr/week) commitment for the duration of the 12-week internship program. Our ideal candidate will be able to work out of our Boulder office during the duration of the internship program per the program requirements.

The successful candidate's passion for renewable and clean energy will create a real connection to our work and to our broader team. Our new Accounting Intern will understand the service-oriented nature of this position and will bring the maturity needed to interact with many personality types and competing priorities. We seek someone with a desire to continuously improve and to support the development of processes that drive our team's efficiency.

• Ability to maintain information confidentiality and handle with discretion.
• GPA: 3.25 or higher
• Intelligence. Problem-solving learners who can make informed decisions quickly and create innovative and pragmatic solutions to challenging problems.
• 1-2 years remaining preferred.
• Working toward a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work proactively and productively in a team environment.
• Initiative. Resourceful self-motivators who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment because of their exceptional leadership, work ethic, and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

Hourly Rate: $25-30/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Teamwork. Respectful and appreciative colleagues with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering positive relationships across organizational boundaries to deliver on shared team goals.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance