About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience across finance and accounting functions at our global headquarters. You will work on projects supporting Internal Audit, Accounting, Finance, Treasury, Tax, Procurement, Financial Reporting, and Mergers & Acquisitions. This role is based in Omaha and requires you to work on-site in a collaborative team environment.
What you'll do#
- Document accounting processes and internal controls.
- Assess compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Research and discuss professional accounting literature.
- Conduct budget analysis and support financial reporting.
- Use data automation and analytics tools to support process improvement.
- Work within our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
- Participate in Q&A sessions and engage with senior leadership.
- Deliver an end-of-internship presentation to leadership summarizing your projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in Accounting, Finance, or a related field for Summer 2027.
- Completion of at least one year of your degree program with a 3.4 GPA or higher.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Basic Microsoft Office skills, with advanced Excel skills preferred.
- Exposure to or interest in data tools like Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, or Snowflake.
- Interest in AI technologies.
- Commitment to our employee-owned culture.
Location & details#
- Location: Omaha, Nebraska.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm that provides engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. The company operates globally across sectors including healthcare, transportation, energy, and water resources. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, it employs over 17,000 people. It maintains a large network of offices to support its diverse project portfolio.
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