We are seeking a motivated Finance Intern who is ready to apply knowledge of business practices and processes in a fast-paced, real-world environment. This individual will assist with financial system maintenance and testing, making recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency in financial systems and processes, and provide support to the accounts payable and accounts receivable teams, as needed.

We are committed to building a work community that is inclusive and represents a vibrant diversity of background, experience, perspective, and thought. Climate change impacts all of us; however, we are impacted differently based on our identities and experiences. We all deserve a place at the table to make decisions about our collective future – we hope you’ll consider joining us as we work towards our vision for a healthy planet, thriving people, and energy justice.

Candidates across all markers of identity (age, race, gender, ability, communication style, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply.

• Assist with financial system maintenance and configuration
• Assist with the development and execution of financial system implementation testing plans
• Update operational, configuration, or other procedural financial system documentation
• Perform data analyses by collecting and analyzing data from multiple systems
• Provide support for other areas of the finance team, such as accounts payable and accounts receivable, with ongoing processing and reporting
• May assist with additional projects upon request

• Strong personal commitment to the mission, vision, goals and values of VEIC.
• Computer skills including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and database software including extensive Windows and Microsoft Office applications experience are essential.
• Superior interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team.
• Proven organizational and problem-solving skills; the ability to meet deadlines on a variety of projects simultaneously.
• Ability to investigate non-standard requests and problems, with some assistance from others.
• Progress towards an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a business, accounting, finance or similar concentration is preferred.
• Individuals with disabilities, veterans, students from underrepresented minority groups, and students from two-year colleges are strongly encouraged to apply.

Working Conditions:

Internal - Work is normally performed in climate-controlled office environment, where exposure to conditions of extreme heat/cold, poor ventilation, fumes and gases is very limited. Noise level is moderate and includes sounds of normal office equipment (computers, telephones, etc.).  No known environmental hazards are encountered in normal performance of job duties.

External - No travel is required.

Physical Demands:

Work involves standing and walking for brief periods of time, but most duties are performed from a seated position. There is potential for eyestrain from reading detailed materials and computer screen. Deadlines, workloads during peak periods and changing priorities may cause increased stress levels. Work may include occasional pushing, pulling, or carrying objects weighing of approximately 40 pounds such as files, documents, and computer equipment and materials. Work normally requires finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to operate computer keyboards at a moderate skill level. Repetitive motion injuries may occur. Company will provide adaptive devices as needed.