Accounting Intern: Corporate Accounting & Audit Exposure

Praxis, Inc.; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Paylocity in Schaumburg, IL offers an internship in its early careers division, focusing on corporate accounting and finance functions. You will assist with month-end close, audit support, and internal controls projects while learning US GAAP principles and ERP systems.

This paid internship provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to the SEC reporting process, with an emphasis on building foundational finance skills for a career in accounting and finance.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college degree program with anticipated graduation between December 2027 and Spring 2028.
• Accounting major preferred.
• GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher preferred.
• Basic understanding of US GAAP and core financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Support Corporate Accounting, Tax, and Accounting Operations teams including Managers and Directors.
• Assist month-end close procedures, including prepaid and accrued expenses, fixed assets, inventory and revenue recognition.
• Assist with interim and year-end audit procedures by compiling audit support for review.
• Support internal controls updates via narratives and flowcharts and other projects.
• Assist External Reporting to gain exposure to SEC reporting and Form 10-K.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses, reporting, and projects as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Writing

Organizational skills

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Office Suite (Excel/Word/Outlook)

NetSuite ERP

Coupa P2P

Job description

Paylocity in Schaumburg, IL offers an internship in its early careers division, focusing on corporate accounting and finance functions. You will assist with month-end close, audit support, and internal controls projects while learning US GAAP principles and ERP systems.

This paid internship provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to the SEC reporting process, with an emphasis on building foundational finance skills for a career in accounting and finance.