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IDEX Corporation

Staff Accountant Intern

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
25-25 Hourly
Internship
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
25-25 Hourly
Internship
Support corporate accounting through month-end close, journal entries, account and intercompany reconciliations, cash recording, variance analysis, budgeting/forecasting, AP liaison, audit support, documentation, and process-improvement projects.
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If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant Intern to support our Corporate Accounting team for the summer. This role offers hands-on experience with financial processes, reporting, and intercompany activities in a fast-paced environment. This internship is located at our Chicago office with a hybrid model schedule (Onsite Tuesday-Thursday) – Duration June-August.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations
  • Record daily cash activity and other corporate transactions
  • Support intercompany accounting, including reconciliations and weekly statements
  • Assist with variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Partner with Accounts Payable and field teams as a corporate liaison
  • Maintain schedules, documentation, and audit support materials
  • Contribute to process improvements and special projects

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Previous internship or coursework in accounting or finance
  • Strong Excel and analytical skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy with strong organizational abilities
  • Excellent communication skills

What You’ll Gain

  • Hands-on experience in corporate accounting operations
  • Exposure to real-world financial reporting, intercompany processes, and analysis
  • Mentorship from experienced finance professionals
  • Development of technical and professional skills
  • Networking opportunities within the organization

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The starting compensation for this position is $25.00 per hour. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

Attention Applicants:  If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

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IDEX Corporation Northbrook, Illinois, USA Office

3100 Sanders Rd, Suite 301, Northbrook, IL, United States, 60062

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