The Talen Energy Accounting team is seeking candidates interested in applying for a 2026 Summer Internship. Our internships offer hands-on experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, providing valuable exposure to real-world financial decision-making to guide business performance.
Joining Talen Energy as an intern associate 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
Contributing to departmental goals
What you will own:
Preparation of journal entries related to:
Inventory
Prepaids
Monthly accruals
Perform account reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts, ensure accuracy of information and provide variance analysis
Assist in Balance Sheet and Income Statement flux analysis
Reviewing queries of general ledger information
Utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook and General ledger software for report preparation, analysis, documentation and communication
What you have:
Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university program as an undergraduate or graduate student. Must be enrolled in a curriculum leading to a baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate degree.
Must be enrolled on a full-time basis (12 semester hours)
Have an acceptable overall (cumulative) grade point average, not lower than a 3.0
Eligible to work in accordance with Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) regulations
Able to provide an official student transcript and other required information
18 years of age or older
Students may not continue as an Intern once they have graduated.
Preferred Qualifications:
Able to work in a team environment
Able to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Why Talen Energy?
Power the Future
Talen Energy is one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. We operate power plants that use diverse fuel sources in the most attractive wholesale power markets and sell energy to wholesale and retail customers in selected competitive markets. Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. We generate energy for a brighter tomorrow.
Collaboration
Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace and were recently recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Midsize Employers.
Talen Energy offers an exceptional benefits program to its employees. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision, prescription plans, life insurance, and disability insurance. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in Talen Energy’s 401(k) plan. Talen Energy also provides competitive vacation and sick time to its employees.
Talen Energy is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.
If you need assistance with the application process, please email us at Talenenergyrecruitment@talenenergy.com
Note: You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents .