Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Internship | Fervo Energy

The Tone:
This is an internship at Fervo Energy, a company building the next generation of geothermal energy to deliver firm, carbon-free energy at scale, anchored by its flagship Cape Station development in Milford, Utah. Interns at Fervo are given real projects to drive for 12 weeks, working alongside teams to solve problems that genuinely move the business forward. This particular role is vital for supporting core accounting operations, helping to accelerate Fervo’s accounting organization into an AI-first finance function, and ensuring accurate and scalable financial reporting as the company grows. Interns present their work to executive leadership, gaining a real seat at the table.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Internship
• Location: In-person Houston, TX

• Team: Accounting team
• Mission: Support core accounting operations and help transition the accounting organization towards an AI-first finance function to ensure accurate and scalable financial reporting.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support: Provide assistance with month-end and quarter-end close activities.
• Prepare: Create reconciliations and draft journal entries.
• Assist: Help with account analysis and provide flux explanations.
• Document: Support external audit requests and contribute to SOX documentation.
• Research: Participate in technical accounting research initiatives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently a Rising Junior, Senior, Master’s/MBA candidate (wrapping up within the next year), or PhD candidate, pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, MIS, Computer Science, or Data Analytics.
• Experience: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present effectively to stakeholders and leadership; an eagerness to learn, take initiative, and adapt quickly to new challenges.
• Bonus: Curiosity about AI and automation as tools for modern finance; demonstrated high attention to detail and a desire to learn accounting processes comprehensively.