Intern, Energy Program Operations & Financial Reporting

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

JOB TITLE: Intern – Energy Program Operations & Financial Reporting                        

REQUISITION: REG001P

DEPARTMENT: Energy Solutions – Demand Side Management (DSM), Kansas City Headquarters 

LOCATION: Kansas City, MO                                          

PAY RANGE: $19.00 - $23.00 / Hour

Internship Position for Summer 2027

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Remote); Tuesday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (In-person). May be asked to work other hours as needed.

It's never too early to start searching for your dream career. If you're ready to apply the principles you've been learning at school in the real world, Evergy is the place for you. Hands-on experience is what our internship programs are all about. Our programs offer students an opportunity to gain insight and meaningful experience while also allowing us to identify talented prospective employees. Many of our interns go on to develop successful careers at Evergy.

As an intern, you'll have real responsibilities, and you'll work on productive assignments with actual business interactions. We know that you work hard, so we help you play hard while you are here. We provide a number of intern events throughout the summer to burn some extra energy, including volunteer events, power plant tours, lunch and learns, and more

Intern Description:

The Evergy Energy Solutions department helps customers manage energy use through energy efficiency, demand response, and other customer-focused programs. We combine program management, financial and performance reporting, regulatory support, and new technology solutions to improve affordability and grid reliability.

This internship offers hands-on experience supporting the business operations, financial reporting, and performance management of customer energy programs. The intern will work closely with program managers, accounting, finance, regulatory, and analytics teams to support budgeting, forecasting, accrual tracking, program reporting, compliance activities, and day-to-day program operations. This role is ideal for students interested in the intersection of business management, accounting, finance, data analysis, and the energy industry. The intern may also take ownership of a defined project or pilot initiative with guidance from the team.

Job tasks include but not limited to:

• Support program managers in monitoring energy efficiency, demand response, and other customer programs by tracking performance metrics, identifying trends, and coordinating follow-up activities.
• Assist with monthly financial reporting activities, including budget tracking, accrual support, invoice review, forecasting, and reconciliation of program expenditures.
• Prepare and validate reporting used by accounting, finance, regulatory, and business stakeholders to support decision-making and compliance requirements.
• Research and analyze program performance, financial results, business processes, regulatory requirements, and market trends.
• Document and improve business processes, controls, and procedures to support reporting accuracy, program compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings, track decisions and action items, and support special projects or pilot initiatives.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Candidates must be pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Economics, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. A strong interest in financial analysis, business operations, reporting, and the energy industry is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and an ability to work with data to support business decisions.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and organize information to support business decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI or other reporting tools is helpful.
• Interest in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, accounting processes, business analytics, program operations, regulatory compliance, or performance reporting.
• Ability to review, reconcile, and validate information for accuracy and clearly communicate findings to business partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and the ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of teams and stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities with attention to detail.

Working Conditions:

The intern position typically involves remote work on Mondays and Fridays, with in-person work required from Tuesday through Thursday in an office setting. Flexibility is key, as work locations may change based on needs, and participation in electric vehicle promotion events during evenings or weekends may be necessary. Evergy operates out of Wichita, Topeka, and Kansas City, with service centers across the territory, so meetings may occasionally occur at different locations.

Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.