Intern-Accounting

1 month ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Metra Full time
Date Posted:
8/8/2024

Posting End Date:
8/31/2024

Location:
89-Intern

City:
Chicago

State:
IL

Country:
United States of America

Category:
Administrative Support(Including Clerical and Sales)

FLSA Status:
NonExempt

Salary Mid Point:
$18.50

Salary Range:
$17.00
-
$20.00

Description

The Metra Internship Program provides an opportunity for college sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students to gain practical experience through on-the-job learning. Metra assigns students to projects related to their academic / educational field of study, which compliments classroom instruction. The knowledge gained contributes to career development while the experience provides insight on the wide variety of jobs in the transportation industry.

Financial Affairs (Accounting) has designed a new and exciting program for interns at Metra by developing a rotation-based curriculum that allows the student to experience all aspects of accounting operations to include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Fixed Asset Accounting, General Accounting, Payroll and Revenue Accounting; the program offers an Internal Audit period as well for those interested. The internship is designed to give the student an overall view of the accounting operation so that they may prepare for their next steps after graduation.

The length of the program is up to one year with three mandatory one-week break periods during the school year (May, September, and December).

Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges, so candidate can consider their growth potential.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

Open Until Filled



Requirements

Intern must be currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior in an undergraduate or graduate program from an accredited institution; study of Accounting, Finance or similar is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, specifically Word and Excel, is preferred.

Must be 18 years or older; able to legally work in the United States; a student in good standing for each semester/quarter during their internship; and available to work between 12 and 20 hours per week for up to one year and option to work 12-40 hours per week during summer months.

Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.

Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees' use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for pre-employment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Metra is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. If you encounter difficulties or limitations in using or accessing our online application, or if you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, participate in interviews, complete any pre-employment testing, or engage in any other aspect of the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to



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