2022 Expenditure Accounting Analyst Internship

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Job description

Requisition 28359 : 2022 Expenditure Accounting Analyst Internship

A Day in the Life of an Account Analyst Intern

Norfolk Southern is a Fortune 300 company with over $34 billion in assets and employs over 25,000 across our network. The Accounting Analyst Interns who work in our Expenditure Accounting group in Atlanta, GA, are responsible for managing our accounts payables.

Our dynamic Accounting group is made up of four departments:

• Payroll
• Accounts Payable
• Capital Accounting
• Miscellaneous Billing

As an account analyst intern, you will join a large and diverse CPA-certified population of attentive and experienced staff within one of those four departments. Examples of position responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create data sets through SAP reports and applications to develop data-driven insights into business results and accounting practices at Norfolk Southern.
• Utilize analytical tools to identify trends related to freight traffic, customers, invoices, and payments.
• Provide comprehensive updates to the Management team and related stakeholders regarding customers' accounts. Review electronic invoices, statements, and interface with vendors concerning discrepancies. Actively participate in own professional development as guided by the management team.

What makes a successful Account Analyst Intern?

• A self-starter committed to learning the ins and outs of railroad operations, as well as the industry regulations.
• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to manage time, plan and prioritize work demands effectively.
• Positive and professional attitude daily.

Education/Experience

• Pursuing a Bachelor's/Master's Degree
  • Preferred Degree Paths: Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, Management, and other majors in a similar field of study will be considered
• In-depth knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office software

Compensation:

Freshman (27 or fewer credits) - $2,860/month

Sophomore (28 to 59 credits) - $3,170/ month

Junior (60 to 89 credits) - $3,467/month

Senior (90 or more credits) - $3,623/month

Graduate Student - $4,333/month

*Pay one time rountreip mileage for out of area students.

*$375 bi-monthly housing stipend for out of area students (not prorated).

Work Conditions

Environment: Office

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday

7:00AM to 4:00PM

June - August

Travel Required: 0-1 days per month

Company Overview

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a Fortune 300 organization and one of the nation's premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 19,500 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern is a major transporter of industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, and metals and construction materials. In addition, the railroad operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a principal carrier of coal, automobiles, and automotive parts.

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.