Contracts & Finance Intern - Summer 2026

OUC - The Reliable One, an industry leader and the second-largest municipal utility in Florida, is offering an internship program in the Operations Administration division.

The OUC Internship Program is dedicated to providing students with real-world, hands-on experience by partnering with energy leaders and experienced professionals, while bringing new and out-of-the-box perspectives and ideas that are essential for fostering the creativity and growth of any business. OUC's internship program provides emerging talent with an immersive view of the utility industry through on-the-job training, educational sessions, self-paced learning courses, and individual or team projects.

We are looking for a Contracts & Finance Intern. During this internship, you will partner with the Contract, Finance & Project Management team.

You will be involved in:

• Assisting with monthly financial analysis, reporting activities, and preparation of recurring budget presentations to support department financial oversight.
• Supporting property damage billing processes and assisting with financial transaction corrections to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Assisting in the development, tracking, and analysis of budget alignment metrics, including potential dashboard creation and reporting in Excel, potentially PowerBI
• Supporting Contract Administrators by assisting with joint-use audits, billing activities, and the development of related tracking and performance metrics.
• Performing other related duties as assigned to support contracts, finance, and operational needs.

OUC's mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable, reliable services and solutions. Click Here to learn more about our Emerging Talent Internship Program.

Internship Eligibility:

• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university
• Academic status of Sophomore or above.
• Program of study: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above at the time of application.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Previous internship experience preferred

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint (intermediate to advanced Excel skills)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong numerical skills, including calculating rates, ratios, and percentages
• Experience with financial analysis, research, forecasting, and reporting; Power BI preferred
• General knowledge of budgeting and accounting principles; fast learner eager to apply skills in a real-world setting
• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and proactive; able to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize and resolve issues under deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Proven ability to learn new skills quickly.

OUC Internship Rewards Package Includes:

Competitive pay

Career acceleration and development

Free access to on-site fitness centers at all locations

Location: 6003 Pershing Ave, Orlando, FL 32822 USA

Compensation: $15.75 - $18 per hour, varies depending on the education level

Schedule: Full-Time (up to 40 hours per week) from May 18th, 2026 to August 14th, 2026 following a Hybrid Schedule

Note: Unofficial transcripts must be uploaded at the time of the application submission.

OUC-The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations.

EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled