Accounting Internship - Summer 2026 (Paid)

CSX Corporation
United States, Florida, Jacksonville
Sep 08, 2025
Accounting Internship Summary: CSX is a Fortune 500 company seeking future business leaders to help foster growth, efficiency and innovation. Interns within the Accounting Department will be placed onto either the Billing or the Accounting & Reporting teams for a 10-week immersion into CSX methods and culture. Individuals will complete challenging real-world assignments, working hand in hand with leaders across the company to improve decision-making and financial performance. The accounting internship provides an opportunity for candidates to experience what a role in accounting & reporting or billing, looks like, while allowing CSX to actively recruit tomorrow's best talent. Internship Details: This is a 10 Week Summer Internship Program starting on May 26, 2026 and ending July 31, 2026. CSX provides optional intern housing for the duration of the 10-week program, as long as the selected intern meets eligibility criteria Competitive hourly pay The Summer Internship Program will include: cross-functional learning, local onsite visits, Executive networking sessions, lunch & learn, and more CSX provides optional intern housing for the duration of the 10-week program, as long as the selected intern meets eligibility criteria. Primary Activities and Responsibilities: * Participate in and learn core areas of the accounting organization * Contribute to special projects that support field employees, technology initiatives, customer relationships, financial and liquidity objectives, as well as reporting and compliance * Engage in process improvement projects designed to improve best practices * Conduct accounting research and summarize results * Communicate analyses through presentations to senior management in the department * Complete cross functional projects and miscellaneous activities as assigned by manager Minimum Qualifications: * Must be at least 18 years of age * Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Information Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science or a related major field of study from an accredited institution * Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4-point scale) Preferred Qualifications: * Anticipated graduation within a year after the end of the internship * Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.5 (based on a 4-point scale) Knowledge and Skills: * Academic distinction with accounting or finance interest/talent * Proven leadership ability and initiative * Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills * Ability to develop and deliver presentations to a senior level audience * Proficient in Microsoft Office Job Requirements: * Work inside an office environment * Communicate effectively with senior leadership/executive audiences * Work within established deadlines * Successfully complete a background check and drug test