Accounting Intern

APEX Companies; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-smoking environment

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

APEX Companies seeks an ambitious Accounting Intern for a three‑month, part‑time assignment in Oak Brook, IL. This role supports day‑to‑day accounting operations and month‑end close, reporting to a Senior Accountant, with in‑office one day per week and remote hours the rest.

Candidates should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, have strong US‑GAAP knowledge, proficiency in Excel, and be detail‑oriented and reliable in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of US-GAAP and external audit requirements.
• Experience in Microsoft Business Central is ideal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, accounting software, and ERP systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Excellent communication skills to work alongside a high-performing team.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Record journal entries
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Support bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations
• Assisting the team with various month-end close duties

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Business Central

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Oakbrook, IL

Assignment Duration: Three Month Assignment

Schedule: 15 to 25 Hours Per Week

In Office Requirement: One Day Per Week

Salary: $20.00 Hourly

Apex Companies provide a full-service, cross-solution approach for material handling industry customers, offering expertise in warehouse and industrial facility design, integration of material handling solutions, and optimization of efficiency. We also source and service forklifts, industrial vehicles, and equipment, while providing safety audit and repair services as well as personnel training. As a leader in innovative automation solutions, our mission is to help clients reduce costs, minimize labor dependencies, and maximize throughput capabilities by implementing state-of-the-art automated material handling systems, ultimately enhancing warehousing and distribution performance.

Position Summary: Apex is seeking an ambitious and detail oriented Accounting Intern for a three month assignment. This position is an excellent opportunity for a current accounting or finance student to gain hands on experience supporting day to day accounting operations and month end close activities.

The Accounting Intern will report to a Senior Accountant and work closely with the accounting team. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, eager to learn, and comfortable working with financial information. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to follow established processes and instructions, and a positive, team oriented attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Record journal entries
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Support bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations
• Assisting the team with various month-end close duties

Work Schedule

This is a three month, part time assignment requiring approximately 15 to 25 hours per week. The position will include one day per week working in the Apex Oak Brook, IL office, with the remaining hours worked remotely.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of US-GAAP and external audit requirements.
• Experience in Microsoft Business Central is ideal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, accounting software, and ERP systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Excellent communication skills to work alongside a high-performing team.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us? At Apex, we recognize that our people are our most valuable asset. Our employees drive our success, which is why we believe in empowering our people with real-time career development, offering diverse and challenging work, and providing solid growth opportunities. If you have a "let’s get down to business, roll up your sleeves" mindset then Apex is the place for you.

Apex promotes a healthy lifestyle by providing a non-smoking environment. Apex is an equal opportunity employer.