Accounting Intern: Fast-Paced Finance with Mentorship

Chicago Trading Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Breakfast & lunch included

Snacks

Job summary

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) seeks an Accounting Intern to learn daily operational accounting, participate in internship projects, and network with Quant Trading and Software Engineering interns in a fast-paced environment.

As part of the 8-week Summer Associate program, you will perform GL posting and reconciliations, assist with month-end close, and gain hands-on cash flow analysis while receiving mentorship from our Finance leadership.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Graduating between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Proven record of academic or extracurricular achievement.
• Available for the full 8-week program from mid-June to early August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Post and reconcile daily financial activity in the GL.
• Review daily cash activity and ensure accurate recording.
• Participate in month-end close, including accruals, fixed assets, and prepaid transactions.
• Prepare variance analyses for specific entities or PnL groups.
• Execute internship-specific projects defined at the start.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) seeks an Accounting Intern to learn daily operational accounting, participate in internship projects, and network with Quant Trading and Software Engineering interns in a fast-paced environment.

As part of the 8-week Summer Associate program, you will perform GL posting and reconciliations, assist with month-end close, and gain hands-on cash flow analysis while receiving mentorship from our Finance leadership.