Year Round Intern - Finance

Union Pacific•Omaha, NE

23h•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Union Pacific is seeking students currently enrolled in a degree program who are interested in working year-round. This is NOT a summer internship position. The student must be able to work 15-25 hours per week during the school year and full-time during the summer. Internship opportunities are available in a variety of areas within the Finance Department, including: Accounting, Corporate Audit, Real Estate, Tax, Treasury and Planning and Analysis. The company will work with interns to find the best placement based upon their education, skill set and preferences. Interns will be assigned projects equivalent to those of any financial analyst on the Finance staff and will be given the opportunity to manage a project from start to finish. As an intern, you will build knowledge and experience in our core business groups and their vision, business objectives, processes, systems, and services. You will have extensive contact with peers and interaction with senior leaders. There will also be an opportunity to put leadership, technical skills, and business knowledge to immediate use through high value project assignments. This opportunity requires in-person work in Omaha, NE during the summer months (mid-May through early August). Union Pacific provides relocation stipends and housing accommodations for students living more than 65 miles from Omaha. The estimated wage for this position is between $21 - $25 per hour. Final rate of pay will be based on several factors including year of study, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Requirements

Must be a full-time student
College credits equivalent to one year toward an undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics
Proficient verbal and written communication skills
Basic organization, prioritization and time/project management skills
Proficient Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) skills
Ability to work on-site at Union Pacific Headquarters in Omaha, NE
Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
18 years of age or older

Nice To Haves

GPA of 3.0 or higher
Intermediate computer skills and able to learn UP's Accounting systems and databases in order to successfully accomplish desired project results
Advanced analytical and problem solving skills

Responsibilities

Learn and perform core department business group work tasks, processes, and customer services
Accountable for contributing to key functional areas within the Finance department such as journal entries, audit planning, tax compliance, and forecasting
Offer operational support for department business group managers
Develop and execute project action plans and perform team assignments
Build and strengthen a network of professional contacts within departments and across the company
Assist with project management for various company initiatives and complete administrative tasks and special projects
Perform other duties as assigned