As an Accounting Intern with Scout Clean Energy, you will play an integral role in building a tightly knit and highly productive team. You will have the opportunity to learn about the many facets of a renewable energy developer and operator’s accounting, ranging from day-to-day transactions to month-end project financials, to due diligence on acquisitions, to the requirements of tax equity investors. You will be responsible for accurately completing a variety of accounting tasks on firm timelines, assuring our company’s ability to continue to drive growth and meet our commitments to our staff, investors, communities, and business partners.
Our team meets weekly to review our priorities and progress towards important milestones. Throughout the day, you will interface with the Controller, Assistant Controller, Sr. Accountants, and other members of the accounting staff as we work together to complete each day’s assignments and make progress toward longer-term projects. You will also communicate directly with staff throughout Scout to secure required approvals, clarifications, and to manage expectations going forward. The Accounting Intern reports directly to Scout’s Controller.
The ideal candidate will seek to master the tasks initially assigned to them while maintaining a growth mindset, stepping in to support others on the team with new responsibilities as they emerge. To start, the Accounting Intern will assist with the following team responsibilities:
- Prepare schedules and reports to support cash management, budgets, and account reconciliations and analysis.
- Maintain and update supporting documentation, such as fixed assets schedules.
- Assist with all aspects of accounting and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepting accounting principles (GAAP) in a multi-company environment.
- Review financial data for accuracy; identify problems and support day-to-day operations.
- Research and reconcile discrepancies and verify documents as prescribed by accounting procedures and policies.
- Ad hoc assignments and special projects as required.
The successful candidate’s passion for renewable and clean energy will create a real connection to our work and to our broader team. Our new Accounting Intern will understand the service-oriented nature of this position and will bring the maturity needed to interact with many personality types and competing priorities. We seek someone with a desire to continuously improve and to support the development of processes that drive our team’s efficiency.
Requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications
- Working toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting.
- 1-2 years remaining preferred.
- GPA: 3.25 or higher
- High attention to detail and the ability to work proactively and productively in a team environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain information confidentiality and handle with discretion.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Timeline and Location
This position will begin in May 2027. The internship will be a full-time (40 hr/week) commitment for the duration of the 12-week internship program. Our ideal candidate will be able to work out of our Boulder office during the duration of the internship program per the program requirements.
- This role is expected to close by November 21, 2026.
Scout’s Values
- Mission-Orientation. High achievers who want to make a difference in this world and contribute to Scout’s stated mission.
- Teamwork. Respectful and appreciative colleagues with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering positive relationships across organizational boundaries to deliver on shared team goals.
- Safety. Uncompromising advocates for the health and safety of fellow employees, contractors, customers, and community members.
- Integrity. Ethical professionals who do the right thing even when it is difficult.
- Initiative. Resourceful self-motivators who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment because of their exceptional leadership, work ethic, and organizational skills.
- Intelligence. Problem-solving learners who can make informed decisions quickly and create innovative and pragmatic solutions to challenging problems.
Benefits
Invitation to Veterans
Scout welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Scout includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.
Invitation to Women and U.S. Underrepresented Groups We encourage applications from all demographics and especially those that are traditionally underrepresented in the energy industry. Consistent with our core values, Scout celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a range of backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, race, and ethnicity.
Compensation
Hourly Rate: $25-30/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.