Accounting Internship 2027 January-April

INB; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

INB is seeking an Accounting Intern for the 2027 January–April term at our Springfield, IL internship site. This on-site role offers hands-on experience in banking accounting, data entry, and administrative support within a local community-focused bank.

You will learn essential duties across departments, participate in meetings, and complete university courses as part of the program while gaining real-world experience in financial operations.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Preferred candidate will be a first or second year college student.
• Should be working toward a minor/major in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Pre-employment background check, credit check, and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Learn processes, procedures and assist department with assigned tasks.
• Collect and analyze information, gather questions/notes.
• Utilize applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook to complete letters and memos, data entry, working with spreadsheets, scheduling appointments.
• Provide administrative support: e.g., fax, photocopy, filing, answer phones, open and distribute mail, respond to emails, prepare files.
• Complete assigned Regulatory University courses.
• Attend meetings and/or functions as required.

Skills

Professionalism

Multitasking

Dependability

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing accounting/finance minor

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

All Jobs > Accounting Internship 2027 January-April

Accounting Internship 2027 January-April
INB Montvale Branch

Description

IMPORTANT: Internships take place at our corporate office in Springfield, IL. INB, N.A. does not provide housing during the internship period.

This is an on-site position in Springfield, Illinois. No remote or hybrid opportunities available.

About Us

At INB, your career is more than a job; it's a chance to make a difference. As a locally owned, community-focused bank, we help individuals and businesses reach their financial goals through personalized service and trusted relationships. Our team is built on care, creativity, teamwork, balance, smart work, and enthusiasm. Join us and be part of a purpose-driven culture that makes a positive impact every day.

Summary

The 2027 Internship will introduce students to key banking principles to develop critical business skills in one of many available operations teams or business lines. As an Accounting Intern, you will learn to apply your academic knowledge to real life business scenarios within the Banking industry. In our Internship Program, you will be responsible for learning and experiencing key job duties of assigned positions within your department, in addition to assisting and collaborating with other areas of the bank to meet overall business objectives.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily as well as other duties that are assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Learn processes, procedures and assist department with assigned tasks.
• Collect and analyze information, gather questions/notes.
• Utilize applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook to complete letters and memos, data entry, working with spreadsheets, scheduling appointments.
• Provide administrative support: e.g., fax, photocopy, filing, answer phones, open and distribute mail, respond to emails, prepare files.
• Complete assigned Regulatory University courses.
• Attend meetings and/or functions as required.

Required Skills

• Must have reliable transportation to and from Springfield, IL.
• Must display maturity and an elevated level of professionalism.
• Demonstrates acceptance of responsibility; shows pride in work performed; demonstrates flexibility in acceptance of assignments and schedules; maintains professional behavior and appearance; exhibits dependability.
• Superior multitasking and organizational skills.
• Strong initiative, energy and confidence completing projects with limited supervision.
• Good judgment and discretion working with highly confidential information.
• Strong PC skills - proficient knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of general office procedures. (e.g., filing, scanning, correspondence etc.)

Required Experience

• Minimum of H.S. Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Preferred candidate will be a first (1st) or second (2nd) year currently attending college/university.
• Should be working toward a minor/major in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Pre-employment background check, credit check, and drug screen required.

Salary

$16.00 hourly

Group Insurance Benefits and Plans

INB provides health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to all full-time employees. Coverage also is extended to their eligible dependents. Active employees make premium contributions based on plan selections. Please click the link below for all benefits that are offered.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions.

ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for American with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

INB, N.A. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is INB's policy to afford equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. The EEO Law poster is available here: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal