Accounting Intern

Apex Companies, LLC.; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job 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.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of US-GAAP and external audit requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems and accounting software is beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Assignment Duration: Three-Month Assignment

Schedule: 15 to 25 Hours Per Week

In Office Requirement: One Day Per Week

Hourly Compensation: $20.00

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

• 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.