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Job Summary
As a key team member of the Accounting department, the intern will be responsible for managing assigned projects and supporting accounting team members with projects, in alignment with the finance team’s priorities. This position contributes to the department by improving the quality and flow of information, building departmental culture, and promoting the adoption of new processes and tools.Based on the intern’s qualifications and interests, we will tailor the internship program and establish a relationship with the team within Accounting that best fits the needs and interests of the intern. Available teams include General Accounting, Derivatives, Cash Applications, Technical Accounting & Reporting, Fixed Assets, Retail Accounting, and Settlements Accounting.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Develop and present regular and timely reports and presentations, including illustrations and graphics of Accounting initiatives and associated business outcomes
- Gather data to support departmental and team reporting
- Recommend and design solutions to meet needs
Benefits of Internship
- Gain-hands on experience in an Accounting environment
- Shadowing and training experiences with knowledgeable professionals
- Opportunity to attend meetings to receive more insight to the energy business
- Mentorship opportunities with Accounting leaders
Technical and Behavioral Competencies Required for this Position
- Understanding of Accounting and any concentrations within it
- Advanced computer skills including MS Office products
- Experience working on a team
- Strong communicator who can relate well to all levels
- Appetite to learn something new
- Time management skills – internship, school, extracurriculars
- Possess and exhibit a high level of integrity
- Consultative problem-solving approach
- Proven track record of success, a collaborative and participative style, and the ability to make presentations to Accounting staff
- Hands-on, enthusiastic, results-oriented analyst, capable of adding significant value to the existing team
- Able to quickly adapt to a rapidly changing environment, deal well with ambiguity, and take ownership for decision making
Experience Skills & Education Requirements
- Accounting, Finance, or another related field major
- Experience working on a team
- Advanced computer skills including MS Office products
Job Family
General ServicesCompany
Vistra Corporate Services CompanyLocations
Irving, TexasTexasIt is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [email protected] to make a request.
Skills Required
- Major in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Understanding of accounting and related concentrations
- Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office products
- Experience working on a team
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Time management skills while balancing internship, school, and extracurricular activities
- High level of integrity
- Consultative problem-solving approach
- Ability to adapt to change, handle ambiguity, and take ownership of decisions
Vistra Corp Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vistra Corp and has not been reviewed or approved by Vistra Corp.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is often described as comprehensive and top-notch, with robust medical, dental, and vision options supported by HSAs. Wellbeing resources such as onsite or virtual care, counseling services, and fitness programs further strengthen the package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are highlighted by a 401(k) match up to 6% and access to employee stock programs. Feedback suggests these financial perks add meaningful long-term value to total compensation.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Performance bonuses are frequently noted as a meaningful part of pay. Feedback suggests these incentives reliably enhance overall compensation across many roles.
Vistra Corp Insights
What We Do
Vistra is a premier, integrated, Fortune 300 energy company based in Irving, Texas, providing essential resources for customers, commerce, and communities. Vistra combines an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail with safe, reliable, diverse, and efficient power generation. The company brings its products and services to market in 20 states and the District of Columbia, including six of the seven competitive power markets in the U.S. and markets in Canada and Japan, as well.
