Accounting / Tax Intern

Internship Opportunity At Xcel Energy

This position is for a June 1st, 2026 start. These positions may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship's initial term based on the candidate's successful performance and Xcel's business needs.

Xcel Energy is seeking candidates to support our CFO Organization, specifically, within one of our Accounting or Tax departments in Minneapolis, MN or Denver, CO. The paid internship provides an opportunity to showcase your abilities in either an accounting or tax group that supports various business units throughout the company. The program provides practical work experience to develop your existing skillset, present to senior leadership, and collaborate with key internal stakeholders. Each intern will be relied upon to play a role in achieving department objectives and goals. The program will allow you to apply what you've learned in school and further enhance your knowledge through hands on training and provide opportunities to network and learn with other interns across the CFO organization.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to :

• Participate in the monthly financial close process including but not limited to preparing journal entries and / or completing account reconciliations
• Contribute to FERC, SEC, governmental and internal reporting
• Learn to use various accounting and budgeting systems
• Financial planning and analysis
• Assist with updates, data maintenance, and analysis
• Assist with SOX control reporting

Minimum requirements :

Preferred qualifications :

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

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

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.