Accounting Internship

Job Description

Accounting Internship – Summer 2027 (Paid) | CSX

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at CSX, located in Jacksonville, Florida. CSX is a Fortune 500 transportation company that provides rail, intermodal, and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions across various markets in the eastern United States. This internship offers future business leaders real-world accounting experience within an organization nationally recognized for its commitment to diversity and engagement. The role matters because it provides a foundational immersion into CSX’s accounting methods and culture, while allowing the company to actively recruit tomorrow’s best talent.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: In-person Jacksonville, FL

• Team: Accounting & Reporting, Payroll, or Billing teams within the Accounting Department.
• Mission: To gain hands-on accounting experience and contribute to various financial, reporting, and operational projects within a Fortune 500 transportation company.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Participate: Participate in and learn core areas of the accounting organization.
• Contribute: Contribute to special projects supporting field employees, technology initiatives, customer relationships, and financial objectives.
• Engage: Engage in process improvement projects aimed at enhancing accounting operations.
• Conduct: Conduct accounting research and analysis, communicating the results to department leaders.
• Complete: Complete cross-functional projects and miscellaneous activities as assigned by management.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related major field of study from an accredited institution.
• Experience: Must be available to work up to 40 hours per week for the duration of the 10-week program. Previous internship, co-op, part-time, or relevant work experience is preferred.
• Skills: Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills, and possess the ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Bonus: Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.5, demonstrated leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, volunteer activities, or campus involvement, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.