Accounting Intern (2027)

Cagayan State University; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cagayan State University in Libertyville, IL is seeking an intern to develop and maintain financial reports, document processes, and support month-end close and bank reconciliations. The role includes assisting with automation and compliance projects and preparing consolidated statements using SAP and BPC.

The internship requires current enrollment in a U.S. college, sophomore year completion, and a GPA of 3.2 or higher, with advanced Excel and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Completed at least sophomore year of college.
• GPA of 3.2 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Analytical skills with familiarity in accounting, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter and fast learner.
• Ability to commute to the Libertyville office during the internship (paid housing not provided).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain specialized reports
• Identify and recommend process improvements
• Document processes and procedures
• Perform month-end close processes and daily bank reconciliations
• Assist in special projects focusing on automation and compliance
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements
• Assist with customer inquiries for past due invoices
• Create reports leveraging SAP, BPC, or banking applications
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Advanced Excel

Accounting knowledge

Financial analysis

Reporting

Education

Sophomore year completed

GPA 3.2 or higher

Tools

SAP

BPC

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Develop and maintain specialized reports
• Identify and recommend process improvements
• Document processes and procedures
• Perform month-end close processes and daily bank reconciliations
• Assist in special projects focusing on automation and compliance
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements
• Assist with customer inquiries for past due invoices
• Create reports leveraging SAP, BPC, or banking applications
• Other duties as assigned

About You

The company is looking for candidates with the following skills and qualifications:

• Currently enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university
• Completed at least sophomore year of college
• Grade point average of 3.2 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Analytical skills with familiarity in accounting, financial analysis, and reporting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Self-starter and fast learner
• Ability to commute to the Libertyville office during the internship (paid housing not provided)

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate of $22.00 - $26.00 based on education and skills

Training & Development

Interns will learn about preparation of consolidated financial statements from a private company perspective, interaction between finance departments to ensure accuracy of financial statements, reporting on general ledger, account balances, and financial statements in SAP and BPC, the month-end close process, Hollister global accounting policies, and intercompany transactions and related consolidation eliminations.