Accounting Intern

About the Role

The Finance & Accounting team is hiring an Accounting Intern who will gain practical experience supporting accounts payable and general accounting functions. The role emphasizes accuracy and compliance with financial regulations, providing mentorship and exposure to professional accounting practices. Intern responsibilities include assisting with bank reconciliations, processing vendor invoices, maintaining vendor records, and ensuring proper documentation such as W‑9s and 1099s. Additional duties cover invoice tracking, expense reporting in Concur, month‑end close activities, and participation in ad‑hoc accounting projects. • Perform bank reconciliations and account reviews • Process vendor invoices, maintain vendor files, and reconcile statements • Collect and verify documentation such as W‑9s and 1099s • Track invoices, code entries, and resolve variances with other departments • Assist with filing, expense reporting using Concur, and generate simple reports • Support month‑end close activities, including reconciliations and journal entries • Participate in ad‑hoc accounting projects with the finance team • Work 40 hours per week onsite in the Chicago office at 55 E. Monroe St.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸bank reconciliation
• ▸vendor invoicing
• ▸expense reporting
• ▸month-end close
• ▸journal entries
• ▸ad-hoc projects

What You Bring

Candidates must hold an associate’s degree in Accounting (a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred) and demonstrate strong attention to detail. Required competencies include effective communication, organizational and customer‑service skills, confidentiality handling, and proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and ERP systems such as SAP. • Hold an associate’s degree in Accounting (bachelor’s preferred) or equivalent experience • Demonstrate strong attention to detail, accuracy, and excellent communication skills • Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and ERP systems (SAP preferred) • Ability to handle confidential information professionally

Requirements

• ▸accounting degree
• ▸excel
• ▸sap
• ▸attention detail
• ▸communication
• ▸confidentiality

Benefits

Interns become part of the Acciona Internship Program, which assigns specific projects and offers opportunities to network through site visits, company outings, and weekly lunches. The Chicago office provides a modern, collaborative workspace with amenities like coffee, healthy snacks, and a fitness center, and interns work a 40‑hour onsite schedule. During the internship, participants may enroll in company benefits, including medical, dental, vision coverage, HSA contributions and FSA options. ACCIONA values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment that welcomes applicants of any background. • Access to benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA contributions, and FSA options • Enjoy daily perks like coffee, healthy snacks, and free fitness‑center access

Work Environment

Office Full-Time