Intern - Accounting Requisition Id: 377133 Business Unit: Corporate Location: Portland, OR, US, 97209 **What you’ll need to succeed as an Accounting Intern at XPO** Minimum qualifications: + High school diploma or equivalent and currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree + Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook) Preferred qualifications: + Education toward a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or business administration + Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present clean, organized and thorough information and data appropriate for the intended audience + Solid organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines + Detail oriented with an energetic work style, strong drive to succeed and tenacity to learn + Self-motivated instincts with the ability to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment and consult with team members/management as needed **About the Accounting Intern job** What you’ll do on a typical day: + Assist with day-to-day financial tasks including month end close, journal entries, data projects, and ad hoc analysis focused on the transportation industry + Ensure accounting records are up-to-date, accurate, and organized + Help teammembers prepare for compliance filings and internal/external audit requests + Work with business process owners to identify and scope areas of opportunity + Build strong relationships and collaborations with senior leadership to support company goals + Take advantage of learning opportunities to expand your knowledge of accounting and financial management **About XPO** XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification. Review XPO's candidate privacy statementhere (https://jobs.xpo.com/content/CANDIDATE-PRIVACY-NOTICE/?locale=en\_US) .