Intern-Accounting

Job Description

What this Department does :

The Tallgrass Accounting and Finance department consists of Financial Reporting, Corporate Accounting, Property Accounting and Operational Accounting. The Accounting and Finance department strives to support the growth and execution of company's strategy by partnering with its business units. The Accounting and Finance department has overall responsibility for accurately reporting the result of operations and financial position of Tallgrass, its subsidiaries, departments and business activities to various users - including management, government agencies, rating agencies, auditors and creditors. It is the responsibility of the department to coordinate and direct all financial transactions recorded in the accounting system of Tallgrass.

Responsibilities

You can expect to :

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Assist in the preparation of periodic internal forecasts
• Work closely with other departments to ensure accuracy in regulatory reporting and third-party transactions
• Learn how to perform transaction research and document explanations.
• Prepare financial statements and related footnotes.
• Document formal tie outs of financial statements.
• Develop an understanding of the month-end close process from multiple perspectives within the accounting department.
• Assist with ad-hoc reporting requests for internal departments and external audit.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will learn :

Qualifications

What you will bring :

Education :

Student actively enrolled in bachelor's degree in business administration, Accounting or Finance with an expected graduation date December 2025-May 2028.

Experience / Specific Knowledge :

What will make you stand out :

What Else You Need to Know

Our internships are temporary full-time positions, in-person / remote hybrid at our Lakewood, CO office. We will host our Summer 2026 interns from May-August for 10 weeks.

Compensation And Other Benefits

About Us

Who are we?

Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.

What are we known for?

Tallgrass has been recognized consistently over the last 10 years as a Top Workplace, 7 years in Colorado and 3 years in the USA. Tallgrass has also been recognized for its Leadership and Work-Life Flexibility. We are proud to promote Tallgrass as a Top Workplace as we continue to build and nurture an inclusive and rewarding environment.

What do we value?

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support our interns' physical, mental, and financial well-being.

What's in it for you?

At Tallgrass you will find :

The fine print :

Application Deadline : Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Compensation : Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Notice to External Search Firms : Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.

EEO Statement : Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.