Accounting Intern TermTime PartTime

Akuna Capital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Akuna Capital is seeking a part-time Accounting Intern to join our Finance team in Chicago during the school year. You will work with experienced accountants on daily reconciliations, month-end close, and audit support, gaining hands-on exposure to a global trading firm.

The role requires current enrollment in Accounting or Finance (sophomore standing or above), strong basic accounting knowledge, proficient MS Office with Excel, and the ability to work ~15 hours per week both independently and

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (sophomore standing or above preferred).
• Solid grasp of basic accounting principles and financial statements.
• Proficient in MS Office with intermediate Excel skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Available to work ~15 hours per week in the Chicago office.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (including CPT/OPT/STEM for F-1 students).

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bank reconciliations.
• Support month-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Investigate discrepancies and propose solutions with manager guidance.
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Support external audits.
• Take on ad hoc projects across the Finance team as they arise.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

About Akuna:

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration, cutting-edge technology, data driven solutions, and automation. We specialize in providing liquidity as an options market-maker - meaning we are committed to providing competitive quotes that we are willing to both buy and sell. To do this successfully, we design and implement our own low latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.

Our Founding Partners first conceptualized Akuna in their hometown of Sydney. They opened the firm's first office in 2011 in the heart of the derivatives industry and the options capital of the world - Chicago. Today, Akuna is proud to operate from additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.

What you'll do as an Accounting Intern at Akuna:

Akuna is seeking a part-time Accounting Intern to join our Finance team during the school year. This is a hands-on role where you will work directly with experienced accountants and see how finance operates inside a global trading firm. We're looking for a detail-oriented, proactive student who is eager to learn and comfortable working independently. In this role, you will:

• Perform daily bank reconciliations
• Support month-end close, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Investigate discrepancies and propose solutions before escalating to your manager
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation
• Support external audits
• Take on ad hoc projects across the Finance team as they arise

Qualities that make great candidates:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (sophomore standing or above preferred)
• Solid grasp of basic accounting principles and financial statements
• Proficient in MS office software with intermediate Excel skills
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Available to work approximately 15 hours per week in our Chicago office during the academic term
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required on the first day of employment including F-1 students using CPT, OPT or STEM

In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act, the minimum hourly wage is $25/hour. Exact compensation offered may vary based on many factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skill set. The minimum base salary herein was determined in good faith by Akuna Capital LLC.