Aerospace Accounting Intern — 10-Week Rotations (Chicago)

AAR Corp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

AAR Corp. in Chicago, IL is seeking an Accounting Intern for a 10-week summer program at our global headquarters.

You will rotate through Corporate Accounting, Tax, and Supply Chain Accounting to gain exposure to core accounting functions in a leading aerospace and defense company. During the internship you will support monthly closes, assist with tax data gathering and analysis, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve controls and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Spend 10 weeks rotating through key accounting functions, including Corporate Accounting, Tax, and Supply Chain Accounting.
• Support monthly and quarterly close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting support.
• Assist with tax-related processes such as data gathering, compliance support, and analysis under the guidance of the Tax team.
• Support Supply Chain Accounting activities, including inventory accounting, cost analysis, and coordination with operations and procurement teams.
• Analyze financial data, identify trends or variances, and assist in preparing reports and schedules for internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand end‑to‑end financial processes and improve accuracy, efficiency, and controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AAR Corp. in Chicago, IL is seeking an Accounting Intern for a 10-week summer program at our global headquarters.

You will rotate through Corporate Accounting, Tax, and Supply Chain Accounting to gain exposure to core accounting functions in a leading aerospace and defense company. During the internship you will support monthly closes, assist with tax data gathering and analysis, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve controls and reporting accuracy.