Finance & Accounting Intern — Real-World Experience

Progress Rail Services Corp.; Albertville (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) with company match

Insurance coverage

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Job summary

Progress Rail Services Corp. is seeking an Accounting/Finance Student Intern in Albertville, AL. This role provides exposure to journal entries, financial reporting, budgeting, and accounts payable tasks within a large public company division.

You will learn to work with cross-functional teams, perform balance sheet analyses, and use data analytics to support decision making, all while developing industry knowledge in a global rail business.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a business/finance major with interest in accounting principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic reporting tools encouraged.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter a variety of journal entries (standard entries, accruals, etc.).
• Assist with preparation and analysis of financial statements and reports.
• Perform balance sheet analysis and reconcile GL accounts.
• Support software system for financial reporting.
• Enter accounts payable invoices accurately and timely.
• Communicate with internal and external customers on AP inquiries.
• Perform customer billing activities.
• Contribute to budgeting and financial analytics tasks.
• Utilize data analytics tools for reporting.
• Ensure compliance with department standards and GAAP.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Team contribution

Interpersonal skills

Education

Business related major

Accounting Principles Class I & II

Job description

Progress Rail Services Corp. is seeking an Accounting/Finance Student Intern in Albertville, AL. This role provides exposure to journal entries, financial reporting, budgeting, and accounts payable tasks within a large public company division.

You will learn to work with cross-functional teams, perform balance sheet analyses, and use data analytics to support decision making, all while developing industry knowledge in a global rail business.