Finance​/Accounting Intern: Business Services

Finance/Accounting Intern:
Business Services (2600677) Position Overview

The Texas Department of Transportation’s Financial Management Division is seeking a Business Services Intern. Join the team at our Stassney campus in Austin, Texas, where you will have access to covered parking, a walking trail, on‑site fitness center, coffee bar, and on‑site cafeteria. The internship offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide.

Yes, 5% of the time.

Day.

Hourly: $20.88 / hour. FLSA Status:
Nonexempt.

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑Time Employees
• On‑the‑Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family‑Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother‑Friendly Worksites.

• Support assigned tasks and projects, ensuring timely and accurate completion in alignment with established deadlines.
• Participate in team meetings, check‑ins, and training sessions to strengthen communication and collaboration skills.
• Assist in the coordination of division‑wide events including town halls, workshops, and special events.
• Provide administrative support such as scheduling meetings, organizing files, drafting announcements, surveys, newsletters, and communicating event updates.
• Represent the Financial Management Division by volunteering at on‑site events.
• Attend and participate in FIN Internship related meetings and events.
• Update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training logs to ensure documentation reflects current practices.
• Support project coordination by tracking milestones, deadlines, and follow‑up actions.
• Participate and present at divisional meetings, events, and team meetings.
• Help manage office equipment inventory (e.g., laptops, iPhones) by updating logs and preparing issuance checklists.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Must be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university or educational institution.

Must be at least 16 years of age, a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education to include a trade/vocational school.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, etc. highly preferred.
• Perform required technical skills using Microsoft 365 (Teams, Planner, SharePoint, etc.), similar to People Soft, Tableau, etc.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures.
• Protect sensitive and confidential information.

Light work:
Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.

Sitting - prolonged periods of time.

Standing - prolonged periods of time.

Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.