Spring 2027 Accounting/Finance Intern

Recruitment began on August 27, 2026 and the listing expires on October 3, 2026.

About the role

Intern will develop an understanding of the assigned business unit, learn standard work, strategies, philosophies, programs, and initiatives within the organization. Accounting interns will support TVA’s financial transactions including payroll, disbursements, revenue, maintenance of related financial systems, financial close process, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and capital project planning. Finance interns will work with TVA’s financial experts on cash flow, liquidity management, asset investment, interpreting financial data to inform decisions, and assessing and prioritizing enterprise risks and mitigation plans.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with the TVA business, organization, key decision makers, business processes and procedures.
• Interact with leaders and team members while learning the key components that drive the business unit’s strategic direction.
• Develop working knowledge of critical business functions as outlined by the intern’s manager and business unit.
• Learn to apply policies and procedures across the organization; recommend continuous improvement changes in support of business needs.
• Proactively develop an understanding of policies, procedures, and culture and communicate these to new and existing employees.
• Support TVA’s financial transactions: payroll, disbursements, revenue, maintenance of related financial systems.
• Participate in financial close process, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and capital project planning.
• Interpret financial data to assist TVA in making informed financial decisions.
• Assess and prioritize enterprise risks and develop mitigation plans.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college/university program at the time of the internship.
• Completed at least 30 semester hours.
• Preferred majors: Accounting, Finance (also open to Engineering, Data Analytics, Business‑related disciplines, Computer Science/IT, and other related degrees).