Accounting Fixed Assets Intern, Summer 2026

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, fixed term

Functional area: Finance / Controlling
Remuneration: Non-Exempt

Start your summer with a hands-on internship, where you’ll collaborate with industry experts, contribute to impactful projects, and build lasting connections within a supportive intern cohort—all while developing your skills in the sustainable energy and accounting field. The Fixed Asset Intern supports the accounting team at RWE Clean Energy, focusing on managing the lifecycle of company assets and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The fixed assets team’s responsibilities include asset capitalization, depreciation tracking, compliance with accounting standards, and preparation for audits. As an intern, you will assist with asset reconciliations, journal entries, and ad hoc projects that drive process improvements. This internship offers a unique opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting while supporting RWE Clean Energy’s mission to deliver reliable and sustainable energy solutions.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation of journal entries to document financial transactions
• Collaborate on balance sheet account reconciliations
• Contribute to various ad hoc projects and tasks as required to support the team's objectives
• Assist with automation initiatives (e.g., Airtable or similar platforms)
  
  

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Enrolled in an accredited US university program, pursuing a degree in accounting or finance
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel
• Effective writing and communication skills required
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Interest in renewable energy and asset management
• Familiarity with US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Clean Energy is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Pay range: The hourly base range for this position in Illinois or New York for undergraduates is $25.00 - $35.00 an hour, and for graduates is $30.00 - $40.00. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 91418.  Any questions? Contact HR:  rwece_recruiting@rwe.com

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

RWE Clean Energy is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE’s team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation’s growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).