Accounting & Finance Intern - Summer 2026
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
You are looking for a dynamic internship opportunity working in multiple positions across finance and accounting for a global organization that makes the world and our communities a better place. You are excited to expand your leadership skills and be a contributor to international practice. HDR is seeking an intern to work at its global headquarters in Omaha, NE. We provide a collaborative learning environment supported by strong mentorship, diverse opportunities, and an employee ownership culture built on doing the right thing to make great things possible.
This internship offers in-person experience alongside other interns with opportunities to work on projects supporting Internal Audit, Accounting, Finance, Treasury, Tax, Procurement, Financial Reporting, and Mergers & Acquisitions.
Assist in the documentation of accounting processes and internal controls
Testing internal controls, documenting results, and communicating conclusions
Assessing compliance with HDR, Inc. policies and procedures
Research and discussion of professional accounting literature
Performing special projects to support financial reporting and management decision-making
Modeling financial data, which includes visual applications such as Power BI
Conducting budget analysis
Learning and developing opportunities using data automation tools, such as Alteryx and Power Automate, to support process improvement initiatives and project financial results
Working within HDR’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
Participating in a team environment and developing strong communication skills
Leveraging Question and Answer sessions with Accounting and Finance leadership to network and build an understanding of the business
Engagement and interaction with HDR senior leadership
End-of-internship presentation with Accounting and Finance leadership to provide a synopsis of projects completed
Preferred Qualifications
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate accounting, finance, or closely related program during the summer of 2026
1+ years completed toward a degree with at least a 3.0 GPA
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
Basic Microsoft Office skills, proficient Excel skills preferred
Exposure to data automation and visualization tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, and Microsoft Power Automate, or interest in learning them
Attention to detail
Willingness to learn and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.
This is an in-person internship located in Omaha, NE, local candidates preferred
- Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
- Attention to detail a must
- Must possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Basic Microsoft Office skills
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
