Metra Looking for Intern-General Accounting at Chicago, IL  Full Time

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 complements classroom instruction. The knowledge gained contributes to career development, while the experience provides insight on the wide variety of jobs in the transportation industry.

The Accounts Payable Department is currently involved in a major transition from paper to digital in Enterprise Resource Planning. The Intern will integrate classroom learning, mentoring and assigned projects to assist the Accounts Payable Director and staff in ensuring the timely processing of invoices and payments and to facilitate a smooth transition from a manual accounts payable system to an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation.

To support Accounts Payable processes the Intern will:

• Perform Aging Report investigations
• Review vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
• Follow-up on outstanding invoices to expedite payment
• Aid in resolving a variety of internal/external inquiries
• Communicate with vendors and respond to inquiries
• Process invoice payment verification and resolution of discrepancies
• Support ERP Project
• Team Support

The length of the program is up to one year with three (3) mandatory one-week break periods during the school year: May, September and December.

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

The Intern must be currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior in an undergraduate program or in a graduate program from an accredited institution. Strongly preferred, but not required, areas of study in Accounting or Finance with an interest and aptitude to work in Accounting. Computer experience should include knowledge and skill using Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word and PowerPoint). Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines and problem solving skills.

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 (optional: 40 hours per week during summer months).

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Metra does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment 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 preemployment 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.