Year Round Intern - Finance

Union Pacific is one of America's premier transportation and logistics companies, linking 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country and serving many of the fastest-growing U.S. cities. Generations of Americans have built successful careers at Union Pacific and in the process, they have helped build a nation - delivering lumber for our homes, food for our tables, energy for our power plants and the countless raw materials and finished goods that supply the American way of life. Are you a creative problem whiz with strong logical skills?

Union Pacific Railroad is looking for high-energy, hard-working individuals who value teamwork and are devoted to making a difference in the transportation industry. We take pride in thinking smart, innovating, and moving fast to solve problems. Experience working as an Intern in our Finance department and help us transform the way we build America. The Finance department is seeking students of third year status status or below who are interested in working year round. This is NOT a summer internship position. The student must be able to work 15-25 hours per week during the school year and full-time during the summer. Internship opportunities are available in a variety of areas within the Finance Department, including: Accounting, Corporate Audit, Real Estate, Tax, Treasury and Planning and Analysis. We will work with you to find the best placement based upon your education, skill set and preferences. You will be assigned projects equivalent to those of any financial analyst on the Finance staff and will be given the opportunity to manage a project from start to finish.

As an intern, you will build knowledge and experience in our core business groups and their vision, business objectives, processes, systems, and services. You will have extensive contact with peers and interaction with senior leaders. There will also be an opportunity to put leadership, technical skills, and business knowledge to immediate use through high value project assignments.

The estimated wage for this position is between $20 - $23 per hour. Final rate of pay will be based on several factors including year of study, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

• Learn and perform core department business group work tasks, processes, and customer services
• Perform administrative support for department business group managers
• Develop and execute project action plans and perform team assignments
• Build and strengthen a network of professional contacts within departments and across the company
• Assist with project management for various company initiatives and complete administrative tasks and special projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Must be a full-time student
• College credits equivalent to one year toward an undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Basic organization, prioritization and time/project management skills
• Proficient Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) skills

• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Intermediate computer skills and able to learn UP's Accounting systems and databases in order to successfully accomplish desired project results
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills

• This position requires extended periods of sitting and extended hours in front of computer screens
• Maintains concentration, focuses on tasks and can make timely decisions

• Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
• 18 years of age or older
• Standard office work environment