Intern – Finance and Accounting

Job Description

Finance & Accounting Intern (Summer 2027) | HDR

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at HDR, located in Omaha, NE. HDR, an employee-owned global organization, designs and delivers solutions across diverse service lines including Water, Architecture, and Transportation, shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward-thinking communities worldwide. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to international practice and expand leadership skills within multiple finance and accounting functions, directly supporting the company’s mission to make the world and our communities a better place. The collaborative learning environment is supported by strong mentorship and an employee ownership culture focused on doing the right thing.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Omaha, NE
• Team: Working across Internal Audit, Accounting, Finance, Treasury, Tax, Procurement, Financial Reporting, and Mergers & Acquisitions functions.
• Mission: To support financial reporting and management decision-making, contribute to process improvement initiatives, and drive data-driven financial results within a global organization.
• Tech Stack: Alteryx, Power BI, Power Automate, Copilot Agents, Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel, Tableau, Snowflake, SQL, Python, AI technologies

What You’ll Actually Do
• Document Processes: Assist in documenting accounting processes and internal controls, and communicate conclusions.
• Ensure Compliance: Assess adherence to HDR policies and procedures.
• Conduct Financial Analysis: Perform special projects to support financial reporting, management decision-making, and budget analysis.
• Utilize Data Tools: Develop skills using data automation and analytics tools, including Alteryx and Power BI, for process improvement and data-driven insights.
• Engage Leadership: Participate in Q&A sessions, interact with senior leadership including the Chief Financial Officer, and deliver an end-of-internship presentation on completed projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate accounting, finance, or closely related program during the summer of 2027.
• Experience: Completion of 1+ years toward a degree with at least a 3.4 GPA; basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, strong communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Bonus: Advanced Excel skills; exposure to or interest in data automation, visualization, and reporting tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Power Automate, Snowflake, SQL, Python, or AI technologies; willingness to learn and commit to an employee-owned culture; local candidates from surrounding universities preferred.