Accounting Internship

Our Vision: Be the best at what we do. Our Mission: Improve lives through technology.

Summary:
"Customer Inspired" isn't our slogan - it's our driving force, and C Spire team members live it. We aim to engage the exceptional and embrace operational excellence to best deliver connectivity and technology solutions that advance our communities and customers' lives. It's a challenging goal, but we have a winning team that is looking to grow.


As an Accounting Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting our Accounting and Finance teams, working on meaningful projects, and contributing to the daily operations of a high-performing department. You will learn the ins and outs of accounting processes, financial reporting, and systems in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. This internship is designed to prepare you for a successful career in Accounting or Finance, while providing exposure to the broader C Spire business. This position is for a Summer Internship in 2026, located at our Corporate office in Ridgeland, MS.

Responsibilities:

What You Will Do
In all of your duties, you will have a relentless, obsessive, yet disciplined approach to manage all details to perfection and deliver desired results.


• Provide support to the Accounting and Finance departments through assigned projects and daily tasks.
• Perform and complete assignments given by your Manager with accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist with accounting functions such as reconciliations, reporting, and data entry.
• Participate in financial analysis and review of departmental processes.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats across departments.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions around financial performance and processes.
• Collaborate with other interns in the summer internship program on cross-functional projects.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.


This position is an exceptional introduction to Accounting and Finance within the technology industry, offering a perfect springboard into future opportunities with C Spire.


Qualifications:

What You Will Bring
As a C Spire team member you will bring a relentless obsession to be the best in our industry and a winning mentality, determined to outsmart and outdo competitors. You will have a single-minded commitment to unbeatable internal customer and external client experience. To support our Accounting team you will have an unapologetic passion for innovation and technology and an uncompromising drive toward continuous improvement.


In addition to that, we require:
• Must be pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Rising college junior, senior, or graduate student actively enrolled and in good standing at an accredited college or university.
• Minimum coursework for Accounting majors: Principles of Financial Accounting, Principles of Managerial Accounting, Business Computer Systems, Accounting Systems I, Intermediate Accounting I.
• Minimum coursework for Finance majors: Principles of Financial Accounting, Principles of Managerial Accounting, Management Information Systems, Financial Systems, Intermediate Financial Management, Financial Markets.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have housing in Jackson, MS, or Birmingham, AL.


We will give special consideration to candidates who have:
• Prior internship or work experience in Accounting or Finance.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.


What You Will Gain
A great workplace needs more than dental coverage, though we provide that and excellent health insurance. But that's just the start. We make sure working at C Spire is the best career experience around. And Forbes has named us one of America's Best Midsize Employers multiple times because of it. For our full-time employees we offer:
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Complimentary Wireless Service & Device*
• 401k Match
• Teladoc Telemedicine
• WellBeacon Wellness Program
• Paid Talent Referral Opportunities
• Tailored learning paths for every position


Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Interns must be able to adapt and perform in a rapidly changing work environment. Must be able to sit for long periods of time and use a computer keyboard and/or mouse while viewing a computer screen.


Complimentary wireless service and device available to team members in our wireless footprint.


If you want to work hard, achieve a lot, and make a difference, then C Spire is the place for you.