Accounting Intern

Job Description

Intern – Summer 2027 – Accounting | Texas Gas Transmission

The Tone:
This is an internship at Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, located in Houston, TX. Boardwalk operates as a limited partnership in the midstream natural gas and natural gas liquids industry, offering vital transportation and storage services for its diverse customer base. With an extensive network of 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets, the company provides diverse market connectivity to producers and end-users who rely on natural gas for power generation, home heating, or petrochemical feedstocks. This summer 2027 Accounting Intern position is crucial for providing support to the Accounting Department, contributing to the financial integrity and operational efficiency that underpin Boardwalk’s commitment to environmental stewardship, safety, compliance, and supporting the communities in which it operates.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Houston, TX
• Mission: Support various Accounting Department groups to ensure efficient financial operations.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Accounting Support: Provide direct support to the Project Accounting group, assisting with the financial tracking, analysis, and reporting requirements related to the company’s various projects and investments.
• Commercial Accounting Assistance: Contribute to the daily operational tasks of the Commercial Accounting group, helping to manage and process financial transactions related to commercial agreements and services.
• Financial Reporting Contribution: Assist the Financial Reporting group by supporting their processes, which may include data gathering, reconciliation, and preliminary analysis for internal and external financial statements.
• Rotational Learning Opportunity: Engage in a valuable rotational experience, spending portions of the internship within each of these key accounting areas to gain a broad understanding of midstream energy finance.
• General Departmental Aid: Perform various other support functions within the Accounting Department as needed, contributing to overall team productivity and financial accuracy.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Current Junior or Senior student enrolled in an accredited academic program, actively pursuing an Accounting or Finance degree. Candidates are required to hold a High School Diploma or equivalent and must have completed finance and accounting focused coursework, demonstrating a foundational understanding of key principles.
• Experience: This position is designed for students seeking foundational professional exposure; therefore, no specific years of prior work experience are required. The intern will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge in a practical corporate setting.
• Skills:
• Independent Work Ethic: Possess the ability to work effectively and autonomously, managing assigned tasks with minimal direct supervision.
• Organizational and Analytical Acumen: Exhibit strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and a keen analytical mindset crucial for financial data interpretation and problem-solving.
• Effective Communication: Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate ideas clearly and interact professionally with team members and other departments.
• Problem-Solving Capability: Apply strong problem-solving skills to identify issues, analyze situations, and contribute to the development of practical solutions within an accounting context.