The Accounting Intern will assist with accounts payable, receivable, cash posting, financial reporting, and audit needs while gaining valuable accounting experience.
About JSSI
Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Chicago, Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) is the largest independent provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for business aviation. JSSI delivers comprehensive coverage for engines, airframes, and auxiliary power units (APUs) across more than 300 different aircraft makes and models, helping owners and operators stabilize maintenance budgets, maximize aircraft availability, and protect asset value throughout the lifecycle of ownership. JSSI has built a portfolio of complementary business lines designed to simplify the economic and technical complexity of business aviation; these include Maintenance teams, Traxxall maintenance tracking software, Parts & Engines, Conklin aircraft cost and performance data, and Aviation Capital asset-based financing solutions. Together, these offerings support owners, operators, and maintenance providers with integrated tools spanning ownership and maintenance planning, execution, and financial management. With more than 6,500 aircraft supported through programs and software platforms, JSSI leverages its unique independence, unmatched scale, and data-driven insight to deliver customized solutions and support models aligned to the interests of each client — regardless of aircraft platform. JSSI is backed by leading institutional investors GTCR, Genstar Capital, and Blackstone. Learn more at jetsupport.com.
JSSI is looking for an intern for our Accounting Department and will be based at our Chicago corporate headquarters. Local candidates only please.
The Accounting Intern will assist the accounting department in day-to-day accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash posting, and financial reporting duties. Reporting to the Accounting Director, this individual will gain valuable experience by working closely with the entire accounting team and assisting with any and all administrative and data entry duties.
Position Responsibilities:
- Review of customer accounts, and generate accurate billing, as needed.
- Reconcile vendor accounts for accurate support.
- Generate adjustments to client’s monthly Flight Hour totals, as needed.
- Apply Cash and assist with other collection needs.
- Assist in the review of expense analyses, projections as necessary.
- Assist in satisfying external audit requirements.
- Daily filing, data entry, and recording/scanning financial records.
- Be engaged in special projects and ad hoc reporting needs.
Desired Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years relevant coursework towards accounting degree.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Ability to grasp new financial and technical concepts quickly.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to being a supportive team member.
- Desire to learn about the aviation industry.
Summer Internship Highlights:
- Global All-Company Meetings
- Day trip to our warehouse in Cincinnati, OH
- Day trip to EAA AirVenture 2026 (Oshkosh Air Show)
- Interaction with Senior Management
- Community Service Day
- Team activities outside the office
- Company-paid housing in downtown Chicago, IL
JSSI Interns are eligible for company paid housing, including a meal plan which covers breakfast and dinner during the term of the internship. The hourly pay rate for our Internship Program is $23.00 or $24.00 if you do not require housing for the duration of your internship.
Please note that this internship position is not eligible for company-provided healthcare benefits.
JSSI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.
JSSI does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or Recruiting Team.
Top Skills
Excel
Jet Support Services, Inc. Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Chicago, IL, United States, 60607
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