About The Role

Accounting Internship Summary

CSX is a Fortune 500 company seeking future business leaders who want real-world accounting experience. Interns within the Accounting Department will be placed onto either the Accounting & Reporting, Payroll, or Billing teams for a 10-week immersion into CSX methods and culture. Individuals will complete challenging assignments, gaining hands-on experience and connecting with industry professionals. The accounting internship provides an opportunity for candidates to experience what a role in accounting looks like, while allowing CSX to actively recruit tomorrow’s best talent.

What You'll Experience

10-Week Summer Internship Program: May 24, 2027 – July 30, 2027
Location: CSX Headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida (on-site)
Housing Support: Eligible interns may receive complimentary housing for the duration of the program. Travel, transportation, and other personal expenses are not provided.
Competitive Compensation: Earn competitive hourly pay while gaining valuable professional experience.
Professional Development Opportunities: Enhance your skills through executive networking events, lunch & learn sessions, local site visits, community service activities, cross-functional exposure, and networking opportunities designed to help you build meaningful connections across CSX.

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
Conduct accounting research and analysis
Communicate the results of research and analyses to department leaders
Complete cross-functional projects and miscellaneous activities as assigned by manager

Minimum Qualifications

Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in: Accounting, Finance, Business or a related major field of study from an accredited institution
Be available to work up to 40 hours per week for the duration of the 10-week program
Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills
Must be 18 years of age

Preferred Qualifications

Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.5 (based on a 4-point scale)
Previous internship, co-op, part-time, or relevant work experience
Demonstrated leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, volunteer activities, or campus involvement
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)