1 Position Available
Term: Summer 2027
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
Salary Range: $20-22 USD/ Hour
About the Role
Are you looking to build practical accounting experience while learning about the utilities industry? SEMCO is looking for an Accounting Intern to join our team for Summer 2027!
In this role, you’ll support the Accounting team across a variety of projects, tasks, and initiatives. You’ll gain exposure to multiple areas of accounting and financial analysis, collaborate with teams across the business, and develop practical experience applying what you’ve learned in the classroom.
What You’ll Do
- Gain hands-on experience across areas of accounting, including accounts payable, regulatory accounting, and fixed asset accounting.
- Assist with creating schedules and supporting materials for regulatory filings.
- Research accounting-related topics, including best practices, new accounting pronouncements, and emerging technologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, and Construction.
- Support process improvement initiatives by identifying and documenting opportunities to improve efficiency.
- Assist with additional projects and administrative activities that support the Accounting team.
What You’ll Bring
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of accounting principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Positive attitude, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to learn.
- Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver’s licence.
- Ability to work from our Port Huron corporate office 40 hours per week during the work term.
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience across multiple areas of accounting within the utilities industry.
- Exposure to regulatory accounting, financial analysis, and business processes.
- Opportunities to collaborate with professionals across Accounting, Engineering, Operations, and Construction.
- Practical experience applying accounting concepts in a professional environment.
- In addition to your day-to-day role, you’ll participate in professional development sessions, networking events, executive speaker opportunities, and a capstone project designed to enhance your overall learning experience.
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For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.
U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Basic knowledge and understanding of accounting principles
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Positive attitude, strong organizational skills, and willingness to learn
- At least 18 years old
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to work 40 hours per week from the Port Huron corporate office during the work term
What We Do
We are a leading North American infrastructure company connecting customers and markets to affordable and reliable sources of energy. Every day, we leverage the strength of our people and our assets to connect our customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers, to the doorsteps of homes and businesses, to markets around the world. With a strong portfolio of assets in some of the fastest growing energy markets, including a prominent position in the Montney basin and Utilities in key U.S. jurisdictions, we are developing an integrated footprint capable of delivering sustained value to shareholders and customers for many years to come.
