Accounting Specialist Internship

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The Finance & Accounting Department primarily consists of two teams: 1) Accounting, which is responsible for preparing the Company’s financial statements, client billing, filing tax returns, as well as many other duties required of a publically traded Company; and 2) Finance / Financial Planning & Analysis, which is responsible for companywide budgeting, financial forecasting, analysis of results and long-term financial strategy. 

As an intern and member of our Accounting team, you will be responsible for assisting the accounting team with month end activities and special projects as needed. You will be directly involved in some aspects of accounts payable cycle, revenue recognition analysis and commissions forecasts.  

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

  • Support various members the Corporate Accounting team including Managers and Directors.  Gain exposure to month-end close procedures, revenue recognition, billing, sales commission, accounts payable and various other accounting-related duties.
  • Exposure to internal controls, including process narratives and flowcharts necessary for SOX compliance
  • Support the External Reporting team to gain exposure to the SEC public company reporting process including the development of the Company’s Form 10-K.
  • Perform ad hoc financial analyses as needed
  • Additional duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

  • Currently enrolled in a college degree program working toward a Bachelor’s degree with an anticipated graduation of Spring 2021; Finance or Accounting major preferred
  • Experience with MS office, preferably Excel, Word, and Outlook 
  • G.P.A of 3.2/4.0 or higher
  • A basic understanding of GAAP and the core financial statements
  • Experience with MS office, preferably Excel, Word, and Outlook 
  • Previous experience working in an office environment preferred
  • Strong interpersonal communication, writing and organizational skills
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Our office has modern workspaces, a cafe, and a gym. But since we're a talent-anywhere company, you may find our team members all over Chicagoland.

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