Bilingual Accounting Intern: Reconciliations & Journals PT

Cristo Rey; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Chicago seeks a Spanish-speaking Accounting Intern to support general accounting tasks, account reconciliations, and journal entries. The role offers hands-on experience in a dynamic, mission-driven school finance team.

The position is part-time (January–May 2027), 15–20 hours per week, with an hourly rate of $20–$22 depending on experience. Training will be provided by an experienced accounting team.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in accounting or finance program with at least 2 years of coursework completed.
• Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with good problem solving.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank accounts on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
• Analyze discrepancies in bank balances.
• Prepare and post journal entries to correct discrepancies.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Investigate reconciling items and variances promptly.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures.
• Review tax information for financial aid applications.
• Assist with tuition payments and deposits.
• Provide support to the Accounting team as needed.

Skills

Spanish language

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Accounting/Finance program (2+ years coursework)

Tools

Excel

VLOOKUP

Pivot Tables

Job description

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Chicago seeks a Spanish-speaking Accounting Intern to support general accounting tasks, account reconciliations, and journal entries. The role offers hands-on experience in a dynamic, mission-driven school finance team.

The position is part-time (January–May 2027), 15–20 hours per week, with an hourly rate of $20–$22 depending on experience. Training will be provided by an experienced accounting team.