Accounting Intern

Jobtailor; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Shure is seeking a detail-oriented accounting intern to support fiscal year-end tasks, audits, and month-end close processes in our Illinois office. You will work with the Accounting Department to prepare spreadsheets, coordinate subsidiary requests, and assist with fixed asset reporting and vendor payments.

SAP experience is a plus, and strong Excel skills are required. The role requires pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with at least two years completed and proven analytical and

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with at least two years completed.
• Must have completed at least two semesters of Accounting Theory.
• Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUP, filtering, sorting, and pivot tables.
• Demonstrated analytical and communication abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to new situations and challenges with a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fiscal year-end and audit activities for the Accounting Department.
• Coordinate requests to subsidiaries and pull source documentation.
• Create and verify spreadsheets for reporting needs.
• Assist with month-end close processes including accrual identification.
• Support AP invoice processing and vendor payments.
• Assist with year-end audit support and fixed asset reporting.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Professional attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting (in progress)

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Assist with fiscal year-end and audit activities supporting the Accounting Department


• Coordinate requests to subsidiaries


• Create and verify spreadsheets


• Pull source documentation


• Assist with year-end audit support


• Assist with fixed asset creation and reporting


• Assist with month-end close processes, including accrual identification


• Assist with AP invoice processing and vendor payment processing

Requirements

• 2 years of study completed while working toward Bachelor’s Degree with major in Accounting


• Must have at least two semesters of Accounting Theory


• Intermediate Excel skills (Vlookup, filter/sort, pivot tables)


• Proven analytical and communication skills


• Attention to detail


• Ability to adapt to new situations and challenges


• Professional, positive attitude


• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis


• Shure will not sponsor applicants for work visas


• SAP experience desirable but not required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong analytical skills and attention to detail in supporting fiscal year-end and audit activities. Proficient in Excel for data management and reporting, with a foundational understanding of Accounting principles.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Accounting Theory


• Intermediate Excel Skills


• Analytical Skills


• Attention to Detail


• SAP Experience

Hard Skills

• Fiscal Year-End Support


• Audit Activities


• Spreadsheet Creation


• Accrual Identification


• AP Invoice Processing


• Vendor Payment Processing


• Fixed Asset Reporting

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills


• Adaptability


• Professional Attitude

Industry Keywords

• Accounting


• Month-End Close Processes

Tools & Technologies

• Excel


• SAP