Finance Intern (Fare Revenue) - Undergraduate Students

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority•Boston, MA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This position will support the Finance division of the Fare Revenue Department. The intern will participate in different stages of financial analysis on a variety of projects and must be conversant in all stages of data collection, integration, and analysis. The intern will assist in managing financial data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting large-scale budgetary or accounting projects. By performing reconciliations, reporting, and data analysis, the intern helps maintain the integrity of the MBTA’s financial systems while gaining comprehensive exposure to public sector finance. We are looking to hire one (1) intern, who will work at least 2 – 3 days onsite (40 hours per week) for at least three months (September – November).

Requirements

Enrolled, for entire duration of employment, in the undergraduate / bachelor’s degree program of an accredited college / university in the business administration or finance field(s).
Above average proficiency in MS Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, and data visualizations).
Proactive approach to identifying discrepancies in financial records or reporting.
High level of discretion and responsibility when handling sensitive financial data.
Above average ability to communicate financial information clearly and professionally to internal teams.
Above average ability to communicate effectively in English, both in written and oral forms.
Highly organized, motivated, and have great attention-to-detail.
Strong interest in public service, transit, or transportation and how it operates.
Above average ability to work effectively in diverse, collaborative, fast-paced environments as well as independently.
Ability to independently commute to assigned work locations in the Boston, MA metro area, as required by the role.
Authorized to work in the United States (international students in CPT, STEM, or OPT programs through a university are eligible to apply).
The MBTA does not provide visa sponsorship, such as H1-B status.
Ability to effectively read, comprehend, communicate, and respond to instructions, orders, signs, notices, inquiries, etc. in English.
Be at least eighteen (18) years of age, except if participating in an approved high school internship / co-op program.
Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences.
Ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a diverse workforce team (or supervise, if required).
Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers.
Ability to adhere to rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), and policies of the MBTA, including the EEO, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation policies.
Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if current student or recent graduate), including overall employment, job performance, discipline, and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection).
Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, comprehensive background screening, and / or medical Clinic screening, potentially including physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings.
Intern / co-op staff must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited educational program and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for the entire duration of the internship / co-op.
Additionally, interns / co-ops must have valid work authorization and U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting pre-employment screenings / pre-boarding, working in their positions, and throughout the duration of their program.

Nice To Haves

Additional responsibilities may include focusing on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendums or hiring manager for department or location specific functions.

Responsibilities

Assist with a variety of budgeting, reporting and analytical activities.
Assist with related special projects such as standard operating procedures, process improvements, contract reviews and cost benefit analysis.
Support the team to ensure federal grant requirements are complied with, conducting program-wide budget and expense analyses, preparing various departmental reports, financial spreadsheets, variance reports, charts, tables, and graphs for presentations.
Participate in team / staff meetings, organization events, fieldwork, project teams, or other duties as needed.
Provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experience.
Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.