CSX is a Fortune 500 company seeking future business leaders to help foster growth, efficiency and innovation. Interns that are placed within the Tax Organization will be exposed to Federal and State Income, Sales & Use, and Property Tax issues for a 10 week immersion into CSX methods and culture. Individuals will complete challenging real-world assignments, working hand in hand with leaders across the company to improve decision-making and financial processes. The tax internship provides an opportunity for candidates to experience what a role in income and indirect tax looks like, while allowing CSX to actively recruit tomorrow’s best talent.
What You'll Experience
- 10-Week Summer Internship Program: May 24, 2027 – July 30, 2027
- Location: CSX Headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida (on-site)
- Housing Support: Eligible interns may receive complimentary housing for the duration of the program. Travel, transportation, and other personal expenses are not provided.
- Competitive Compensation: Earn competitive hourly pay while gaining valuable professional experience.
- Professional Development Opportunities: Enhance your skills through executive networking events, lunch & learn sessions, local site visits, community service activities, cross-functional exposure, and networking opportunities designed to help you build meaningful connections across CSX.
Primary Activities and Responsibilities:
Participate in and learn core functions of the income and indirect tax department
Prepare Federal and state income, sales and use, and property tax returns using various tax preparation software
Participate in process improvement projects designed to improve best practices
Conduct tax research, summarize results, and communicate findings to co-workers
Complete cross functional projects and other miscellaneous administrative activities
Minimum Qualifications:
Be a rising senior or graduate student enrolled in an accredited college or university, with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in list majors. Preferred majors and areas of study: Accounting, Finance, Business or a related major field of study from an accredited institution
Be available to work up to 40 hours per week for the duration of the 10-week program
Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills
Must be 18 years of age
Preferred Qualifications:
Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.5 (based on a 4-point scale)
Graduate students actively pursuing a master's degree in a relevant field
Previous internship, co-op, part-time, or relevant work experience
Demonstrated leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, volunteer activities, or campus involvement
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
Knowledge and Skills:
Academic distinction with accounting or finance interest/talent
Opportunity to develop leadership ability and initiative
Opportunity to develop strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills
Opportunity to deliver presentations to a senior level audience
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Job Requirements:
Work inside an office environment
Communicate effectively with senior leadership/executive audiences
Work within established deadlines
Successfully complete a background check and drug test
About Us
Skills Required
- Be a rising senior or graduate student enrolled in an accredited college or university, graduating in December 2027 or May 2028
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Pursue a bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
- Be available to work up to 40 hours per week for the entire 10-week program
- Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
- Be actively pursuing a relevant master's degree
- Have previous internship, co-op, part-time, or relevant work experience
- Have demonstrated leadership through student organizations, athletics, volunteer activities, or campus involvement
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Successfully complete a background check and drug test
- Work in an office environment and communicate effectively with senior leadership
- Work within established deadlines
What We Do
CSX Intermodal Terminals, Inc. provides and arranges for intermodal terminal services and trucking services to support CSX Transportation's intermodal business. The company operates a network of over 40 terminals across the eastern United States, facilitating the loading and unloading of containers and trailers from trains, while utilizing its own truck operations to provide the critical link between intermodal terminals and the customer.
