Job Description

Salary: $19.00 - $24.00 Hourly
Location : 10 Park Plaza, Boston
Job Type: Internship
Job Number: 25-20773
Department: MBTA - Treasurer Controller
Area: 719-Tres Controller Finance
Opening Date: 01/23/2025
Closing Date: 3/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Licenses / Certifications: None Required
Union Affiliation: UNA Unaffiliated
Safety Sensitive: No; this is not a Safety Sensitive position.
On-Call or 24/7: No; this position is not classified as on-call or 24/7.
Essential Classification (Emergency Staff): No; this position is classified as non-essential (during declared States of Emergency).

At the MBTA, we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation. MBTA's core values are built around safety, service, equity, and sustainability and each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision, mission, and values. This includes attendance, participation, and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.
Job Summary
Finance departments are hiring interns for Summer 2025 (June - September).

Duties & Responsibilities
Treasury Intern: This intern will support the Treasury team in applying for additional federal loans and federal loan reporting requirements; improve reporting for post issuance compliance; help with management and oversight of $500 million debt service budget and $5 billion in outstanding debt and manage investment earnings and cash on hand. The Treasury intern will interface with MBTA banking partners; investors; and financial advisors.

Accounting Intern(s): These interns will prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts, bank reconciliations, daily cash position; prepare journal entries for supervisory review; review and enter month-end accrual journal entries and review supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy; assist in the Financial Statement Audit and Single Audit by completing requests provided by external auditors including, but not limited to, pulling invoices and time cards, running PeopleSoft queries, reviewing/analyze Capital spend by work order/grant/funding source, and other tasks as required; perform physical inventory counts of the MBTA's fixed assets and/or materials inventory at various locations throughout metropolitan area and perform other administrative tasks as needed.

Budget Ops Finance Intern: This intern will assist with a variety of budgeting, reporting and analytical activities related to Operations. The intern may also assist with related special projects such as standard operating procedures, process improvements, contract reviews and cost benefit analysis.

Capital Finance & Accounting (CFA) Intern: The CFA summer intern will be responsible for providing analytical support of the MBTA's capital program, with a focus on monitoring federal fund obligations and expenditures and capital project budgets. Specific responsibilities may include working closely with members of CFA and MBTA capital project teams to ensure federal grant requirements are complied with, conducting program-wide budget and expense analyses, preparing various departmental reports, financial spreadsheets, variance reports, charts, tables, and graphs for presentations.

Budget Intern: This intern will assist with a variety of budgeting, reporting, and analytical activities. The intern may also assist with special related projects such as standard operating procedures, process improvements, contract reviews and cost benefit analysis.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) from an accredited institution.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or graduate school program.
• Highly organized, motivated, and have great attention-to-detail.
• Interest in public service, transit, or transportation and how it operates.

Job Conditions:

• Ability to effectively read, comprehend, communicate, and respond to instructions, orders, signs, notices, inquiries, etc. in English
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team (or supervise, if required)
• Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers
• Ability to adhere to rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), and policies of the MBTA, including the EEO, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation policies
• Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if recent graduate), including overall employment, job performance, discipline, and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection)
• Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, comprehensive background screening, and medical Clinic screening, potentially including a physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings
• Ability to work all shifts and / or locations assigned, directed, or necessary for this position, including (for some transit / operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions, emergencies, or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service

Disclaimers and Definitions:

• General Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe a summary, general nature, and complexity of typical job functions and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position.
• Application Deadlines: Applicants should apply as soon as possible, as the MBTA may stop considering applicants after a sufficiently large applicant pool is established.
• Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. See job description for role-specific requirements.
• Work Eligibility: Although the MBTA is an all employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer and on an unrestricted basis (the MBTA does not sponsor non-US citizens). However, if you have an unrestricted work authorization, or sponsored by a separate entity, you are welcome to apply for open positions. International students taking part in CPT / STEM / OPT programs through a university are eligible for internships and co-ops with the MBTA. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to complete a Form I-9 to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Interviews: Candidates should ensure they arrive on time, are prepared, can remain for the duration, and if remote, are in a quiet place without distraction, for the interview. Candidates who do not attend their interview without advance authorization, including an email confirmation of a rescheduled time/date from Human Resources, will be considered a no-show and disqualified from consideration for the position. Related to rescheduling, on a one-time basis, and due to something emergent, you may be allowed to reschedule the interview. In addition, Human Resources may require documentation supporting the request. However, should you need to reschedule, you will need to contact your Recruiter directly by email.
• Safety Sensitive Positions: Employees working in this classification will be subject to periodic physical examinations plus random drug and alcohol testing.
• On-call or 24/7 Positions: Employees working in this classification must be available to respond to page / text / call and report to work as determined by assigned department or the Authority.
• Essential / Emergency Staff: During declared "states of emergency," employees working in this classification are required to report to work for their assigned work hours or as directed by management.
• ADA Accommodations: The MBTA makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during this process, please contact the MBTA's ADA Unit at 617-222-5751 or
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The MBTA is an For terms, descriptions, and definitions related to diversity, equity, inclusion, veteran status, and immediate family members that you may find on the application form, please visit

Employment Benefits at the MBTA

Full-Time Employees:

The MBTA offers comprehensive benefits packages to full-time employees. Types of benefits offered at the MBTA are subject to the union affiliation / Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) of the position to which you apply. Benefits that may apply to your position include the following:

• Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life (basic and supplemental), and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Retirement: Pension or deferred compensation 401(a), plus MBTA contributions
• Complimentary pass for travel on the MBTA transit system (bus, train, ferry, and Commuter Rail)
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10,000 per year)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for student loans
• Commuter Choice Parking Program: Pre-tax benefits for parking
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax benefits for healthcare-related expenses
• Discounted tickets for concerts, movies, travel / vacation, etc. via TicketsAtWork.com
• Shopping discounts via GovX.com
• Verizon and AT&T service discounts
• And more...

Internships:

Internship positions are not eligible for most MBTA Benefits. However, paid sick time may be incurred. Each intern also receives a complimentary pass for travel on the MBTA transit system (bus, train, ferry, and Commuter Rail) to use throughout the duration of their internship. Please contact the assigned Recruiter directly or email hrstaffing@mbta.com for more information.

Disclaimer:

The above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the MBTA, which may or may not apply to a specific position. This summary is not a contract andis not meant to change the provisions of union contracts or Authority policies and does not establish a binding practice. Please contact the assigned Recruiter directly or email hrstaffing@mbta.com for more information.

The MBTA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
01

Are you currently enrolled in an accredited college or graduate school program?

• Yes
• No

02

Which area are you most interested in?

• Treasury
• Accounting
• Budget Operations
• Capital Finance & Accounting
• Budget
• Open to all

03

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Contract work, Summer work, Bank staff, Summer internship, Local area, Immediate start, Remote job, Work visa, H1b, Flexible hours, Shift work, All shifts,

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