Accounting Intern - Academic Year

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Well-Being Fund

401(k) Matching

Health/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Salary Increase

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Accounting Internship offers undergraduate students hands-on experience in journal entries, account analysis, and project work at our downtown Chicago campus. This hybrid, part-time program blends coursework with practical finance responsibilities, including month-end tasks and vendor interactions.

You'll develop accounting skills in a supportive environment, benefit from mentorship, and gain exposure to real-world financial reporting while contributing to departmental

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Completion of at least the sophomore year of study.
• Understanding of advanced accounting concepts.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Review invoices, payment requests, and supporting documentation for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries.
• Reconcile vendor statements and financial discrepancies.
• Monitor invoice aging and support timely payments.
• Assist with month-end close activities and reports.
• Support system testing and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Accounting basics

Microsoft Excel

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Sophomore year completed

Job description

The salary range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Well-Being Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The Accounting Intern reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine (NM), adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Accounting Intern is responsible for accounting and financial analysis activities for the department served. The accountant supports the finance function of Northwestern Medicine by preparing journal entries, analyzing accounts, researching transactions, and special projects.

The Northwestern Medicine Accounting Internship - Academic Year presents a valuable opportunity for undergraduate students to gain an experiential education and for Northwestern Medicine to benefit from the service, skills and knowledge that undergraduate students can offer. This is a hybrid, part time, paid program hosted at our downtown Chicago campus from Fall - Spring.

Responsibilities

• Review invoices, payment requests, and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, coding, approvals, and policy compliance.
• Research and help resolve invoice discrepancies, duplicate invoices, payment issues, vendor inquiries, credits, and open items.
• Reconcile vendor statements, assigned accounts, and financial discrepancies using supporting account information.
• Monitor invoice aging, workflow queues, exceptions, and open items to support timely payments and accurate reporting.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, schedules, work papers, and audit support materials.
• Support month-end close activities, including accruals, journal entries, reconciliations, account adjustments, and reporting.
• Partner with departments, vendors, and Finance teams to answer questions and resolve AP-related issues.
• Maintain documentation and follow internal controls, vendor management procedures, retention requirements, and payment policies.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to reduce manual work and support automation or workflow initiatives.
• Assist with system testing, issue resolution, special projects, financial analysis, budget support, projections, and documentation updates as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Completion of at least the sophomore year of study

Experience

• Understanding of advanced accounting concepts
• Knowledge of Microsoft office suite

Equal Opportunity

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position)

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.