Finance & Accounting Intern (Summer 2027)

HDR; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Employee ownership culture

Job summary

HDR is offering an in‑person internship at the global headquarters in Omaha, NE, spanning Internal Audit, Accounting, Finance, Treasury, Tax and more. You will gain hands‑on exposure to projects across financial reporting and analysis while learning HDR's employee‑owned culture and strong mentorship.

Responsibilities include documenting processes, analyzing budgets, and using tools like Alteryx, Power BI, and SQL to drive data‑driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate accounting/finance program during the summer of 2027.
• GPA of 3.4 or higher.
• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Exposure to data automation, visualization, and reporting tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, Power Automate, Snowflake, SQL, Python or willingness to learn them.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in documenting accounting processes and internal controls and communicating conclusions.
• Assessing compliance with HDR policies and procedures.
• Researching and discussing professional accounting literature.
• Performing special projects to support financial reporting and management decision-making.
• Conducting budget analysis.
• Learning and using data automation and analytics tools to support process improvement.
• Working within HDR’s ERP system.
• Engaging with HDR leadership to network and build understanding of the business.
• Ending intern project with a summary presentation to Accounting and Finance leadership.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Accounting/Finance program

Tools

Alteryx

Power BI

Tableau

Power Automate

SQL

Python

Snowflake

Job description

At HDR, our employee-ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward-thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next-generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee-owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

You are looking for a dynamic internship opportunity working in multiple positions across finance and accounting for a global organization that makes the world and our communities a better place. You are excited to expand your leadership skills and be a contributor to international practice. HDR is seeking an intern to work at its global headquarters in Omaha, NE. We provide a collaborative learning environment supported by strong mentorship, diverse opportunities, and an employee ownership culture built on doing the right thing to make great things possible.

This internship offers in-person experience alongside other interns with opportunities to work on projects supporting Internal Audit, Accounting, Finance, Treasury, Tax, Procurement, Financial Reporting, and Mergers & Acquisitions.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in the documentation of accounting processes and internal controls, and communicating conclusions
• Assessing compliance with HDR policies and procedures
• Researching and discussing professional accounting literature
• Performing special projects to support financial reporting and management decision‑making
• Conducting budget analysis
• Learning and development opportunities using data automation and analytics tools, such as Alteryx, Power BI, Power Automate, and Copilot Agents, to support process improvement initiatives, data‑driven decision‑making, and project financial results
• Working within HDR’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Participating in a team environment and developing strong communication skills
• Leveraging Question and Answer sessions with Accounting and Finance leadership to network and build an understanding of the business
• Engagement and interaction with HDR senior leadership, including the Chief Financial Officer
• End-of-internship presentation with Accounting and Finance leadership to provide a synopsis of projects completed

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate accounting, finance, or closely related program during the summer of 2027
• 1+ years completed toward a degree with at least a 3.4 GPA
• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills; advanced Excel skills preferred
• Exposure to data automation, visualization, and reporting tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Power Automate, Snowflake, SQL, Python, or interest in learning them. Also, experience or interest in AI technologies.
• Willingness to learn and commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture
• This is an in‑person internship located in Omaha, NE.
• Local candidates from surrounding universities, strong preferred. However, surrounding universities will be considered.

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
• Attention to detail a must
• Must possess strong problem‑solving and communication skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha

Industry: Financial

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Temporary

BusinessClass: Marketing and Admin

Job Posting: Aug 27, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affluent Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.