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JOB DESCRIPTION

The purpose of the internship position is to support the Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE) corporate accounting group and cultivate college students that are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field by providing experience and guided development. Interns will provide support on a variety of work assignments from External Reporting, Internal Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis and Information Technology. The intern will have the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in college to help achieve the company’s objectives. The position is temporary, nonexempt, and fulltime from May-August 2026.

Internship Program Overview

Interns will have the opportunity to participate in the annual three-day summer intern event in Des Moines, Iowa where they will have the opportunity to tour state-of-the-art facilities, network with leadership, and gain a broader understanding of MidAmerican Energy Company. Other panels, lunch and learns, and events will be happening throughout the summer to give our interns the best experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Report, analyze and interpret financial, regulatory and operating data for management and corporate accounting functions.

+ Support the accounting close deadlines by analyzing financial data, completing journal documentation and preparing and distributing various reports.

+ Research, analyze and interpret financial statistics, variances and accounting reports for management.

+ Present results of research and analyses and provide recommendations in written and verbal presentation formats. Use computer-based systems and software to compile and prepare reports, graphs and charts of data developed to include in the presentations.

+ Prepare various work papers, schedules and responses to information and data requests in support of BHE’s United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reports.

+ Assist in the review of BHE’s non-registrant subsidiaries’ financial statements.

+ Participate in the research, resolution and documentation of accounting and SEC reporting issues.

+ Act as a resource for technical accountants in preparing and reviewing work and providing information to enhance co-worker’s knowledge and skills.

+ Assist in the coordination and management of the BHE annual consolidated 10-year financial plan development.

+ Assist with monitoring monthly financial transactional IT general accounting operations and processing, ensuring consistent general ledger coding and accounting, financial reporting and financial analysis.

+ Assist in the execution of the BHE corporate accounting group’s annual improvement initiatives.

+ Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Performance Expectations

+ Participate on teams that result in achievement of team goals and objectives.

+ Perform responsibilities in support of the department's and BHE’s goals.

+ Perform responsibilities as directed within determined time frames and with a high degree of accuracy.

+ Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department and the BHE organization.

+ Maintain sensitive and confidential information.

+ Support BHE’s employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.

+ Monitor and enforce all compliance requirements for areas of responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS

+ Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.

Skills for Success

+ Strong personal computer skills; proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint; demonstrated ability to understand and utilize computer systems and applications as tools for analysis.

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.

+ Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills, along with leadership qualities.

+ Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

+ Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills to interpret economic, financial and accounting information, understanding of accounting practices and principles, interpretation and development of financial statements, and financial analysis methods and tools.

+ Project management skills, ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

ABOUT US

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.

ABOUT THE TEAM

MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

JOB INFO

Job Identification: 10003779

Job Category: Internship

Job Schedule: Part time

Job Shift: Day

Pay Range: 17.50-27.00

Business: Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company