Accounting Intern - Summer 2027

Encore Global; Schiller Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore, a global leader in event production, is seeking an Accounting Intern based in Schiller Park, IL. You will support the International and Domestic Accounting teams with close processes, reporting, and analyses, applying college-taught skills to real-world financial data.

The role offers exposure to journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and cross-border reporting, with a focus on developing Excel-based tools and improving corporate reporting processes for international

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in process (one academic year away from completion).
• Financial acumen and analytical ability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong positive attitude and desire to learn.
• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the monthly accounting close process by reviewing/preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Work with international subsidiaries to assist them in meeting Corporate reporting deadlines
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Assist with the integration of newly acquired subsidiaries
• Assist with the review/preparation of monthly reporting
• Enhance Excel-based tools that drive the Corporate reporting process for international subsidiaries
• Participate in projects that will drive improved information, reporting, and processes

Skills

Financial acumen

Analytical ability

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Desire to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree (in process)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $19.99 USD to $20 USD
  The compensation offered for this role is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant work experience, or particular skills and expertise. In addition, some positions may be eligible for other compensation such as potential overtime, bonuses or incentives.
• Finance - Accounting
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ACCOU046110

Description

Company Overview

Encore is a global leader in event production, supporting meeting and event professionals with event technology, production, tradeshow and exhibition services. Known for its award-winning customer service, the company is guided by its purpose to connect and inspire, supporting morethan 2,200 premier event venues, including hotels, convention centers and corporate campuses worldwide.Encore is one of the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and has been a certified Great Place To Work™ for four years running,reflecting the company's investment in its people as the foundation of customer success.Headquartered in Schiller Park, Illinois, Encore operates in 22 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia Pacific.

Position Overview

Accounting Intern will serve as part of the International and Domestic Accounting teams. The intern will be involved in various aspects of Encore's accounting close processes, reporting, and analyses. The role will provide an opportunity to leverage skills learned in college to execute accounting processes and analyze financial data and processes.

This position is based in Schiller Park, IL. Temporary housing is not provided for this role.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to the monthly accounting close process by reviewing/preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Work with international subsidiaries to assist them in meeting Corporate reporting deadlines
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Assist with the integration of newly acquired subsidiaries
• Assist with the review/preparation of monthly reporting
• Enhance Excel-based tools that drive the Corporate reporting process for international subsidiaries
• Participate in projects that will drive improved information, reporting, and processes

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in process (one academic year away from completion)
• Financial acumen and analytical ability
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong positive attitude and desire to learn
• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills

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