Job Description

A Day in the Life of an Expenditure Accounting Intern 

As an intern work within the Accounting department, you’ll gain real life experience during your college academic career. Accounting Interns work in our dynamic Expenditure Accounting group and get practical accounting experience through leading task-oriented projects and supporting a broad set of departmental functions across the team.  As an Intern, you will join a diverse team of experienced professionals across one of our four functional groups: Accounts Payable, Capital Accounting, Payroll, or Miscellaneous Billing.

As a Norfolk Southern Intern, you will expect to gain the following experience: 

Hands-on Experience: engage in meaningful projects that align with your academic and career goals.
Mentorship: benefit from guidance and mentorship from seasoned professionals in your department.
Professionally Network: connect with professionals across various departments, building valuable relationships for your future career.
Learning Opportunities: access training and development resources to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Inclusive Environment: join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values collaboration and innovation.

Education Required 

Pursuing Bachelors Degree or higher required. 
Active enrolled student during the months of May-Aug 2026

Freshman (27 or fewer credits) - $3,592/month
Sophomore (28 to 59 credits) - $3,982/month
Junior (60 to 89 credits) - $4,050/month
Senior (90 or more credits) - $4,334/month
Graduate Student - $5,200/month

Majors Preferred: Accounting, Finance, Economics,  Marketing, Management, and other related fields.

Skills Required 

1+ years experience with MS Office software 

Soft Skills 

Self-starter committed to learning about the rail industry and accounting practices
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional customer service skills
Ability to manage time, plan, and prioritize work demands effectively
Positive and professional attitude

Work Conditions

Environment: Hybrid (Three days in office; Two days remote) 
Duration: 12 weeks 
Schedule: Monday through Friday; 9AM -5PM