Finance/Accounting Intern: Leadership & Business Operations

Txdot; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100%

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Career Development

Family-Friendly Policies

Job summary

TxDOT's Financial Management Division in Austin is seeking a Leadership & Business Operations Intern at the Stassney campus. You will support leadership with scheduling, briefs, reports, and executive communications while gaining exposure to strategic initiatives and government operations.

Applicants must be enrolled in an educational program, at least 16 years old, with strong communication and organizational skills; discretion with confidential information is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a student or accepted into a college/university.
• Must be at least 16 years old and enrolled in an educational program.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Familiarity with dashboards or data analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, operational, and project support to leadership and initiatives.
• Coordinate meetings, events, and leadership forums with agendas and notes.
• Develop and maintain professional communications, presentations, and reports.
• Draft, edit, and manage correspondence for diverse audiences.
• Create and maintain SOPs, training materials, and guides.
• Research emerging technologies and tools to improve operations.
• Analyze processes and metrics to identify efficiency opportunities.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations to support leadership decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Discretion & integrity

Education

Enrolled in college/HS

Pursuing finance/CS/business degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description - Finance/Accounting Intern: Leadership & Business Operations (2602358)

Job Description

Finance/Accounting Intern: Leadership & Business Operations - ( 2602358 )

Position Information

Home to SXSW, Austin City Limits (ACL), and glorious natural springs and parks, Austin, Texas, is one of the fastest-growing areas in the United States, as well as the Live Music Capital of the World. Austin is the historic state capital of Texas and is the location of the Texas Department of Transportation Headquarters. TxDOT's Financial Management Division is seeking Leadership & Business Ops Intern. Come join our team at our beautiful, new Stassney campus in Austin, where you will have access to covered employee parking, walking trails, on-site fitness center, coffee bar, and on-site cafeteria. We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

Stassney Campus: https://youtu.be/u42vEZacDgA

Minimum Salary

: 20.88

Maximum Salary

: 20.88

Pay Basis

: Hourly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

: Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 20 Spring/Fall Semester 40 Summer Location Flexibility : Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans

• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules

• Paid Leave and Holidays

• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees

• On-the-Job Training

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives

• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Performs entry-level administrative and operational support work for the Financial & Business Services Branch of the Financial Management Division (FIN). This position works closely with division leadership, including the Director and Deputy Director, providing high-quality coordination, communication, and organizational support while gaining exposure to executive-level operations, strategic initiatives, and business administration. The intern serves as a key partner in supporting leadership priorities, maintaining professional communications, coordinating meetings and events, and ensuring timely follow-up on assigned activities. Employees at this level perform assignments under general supervision and are expected to demonstrate professionalism, discretion, reliability, and strong customer service skills.

General Intern Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative, operational, and project support to leadership and assigned initiatives, ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
• Coordinate and support meetings, events, and leadership forums, including scheduling, agendas, briefing materials, notes, and follow-up actions.
• Develop and maintain professional communications, presentations, reports, and executive-level materials.
• Draft, edit, proofread, and manage correspondence and communication content for a variety of audiences.
• Create and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials, and reference guides.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies, AI, automation tools, and digital solutions to improve business operations.
• Analyze business processes, operational data, trends, and metrics, identifying opportunities for efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Develop dashboards, reports, visualizations, and recommendations to support leadership decision-making while handling confidential information with discretion.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Must be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university or educational institution.

Other Conditions:

Must be at least 16 years of age, a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education to include a trade/vocational school.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Computer Science, Economics, Business Administration, etc. highly preferred.
• Communicate effectively with team members and leadership.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Handle sensitive or confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs

Sitting - prolonged periods of time

Standing-prolonged periods of time

Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Conditions of Employment:

Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools

Standing-prolonged periods of time

Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes .

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.