Fall 2026 Accounting Intern

United Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

United Center in Chicago is seeking a Fall 2026 Accounting Intern to support the finance team with audits, vendor records, and accounts payable processes. You will scan bills, gather documentation for audits, and assist with standard operating procedures.

This internship offers hands-on experience in a busy, professional environment. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks in Sage and AP workflows.

Responsibilities

• Scan and organize prior-year paper property tax installment bills.
• Support the annual financial audit by requesting, gathering, and organizing documentation for audit selections.
• Assist with maintaining and updating standard operating procedures as needed.
• Assist with maintaining the Accounts Payable inbox and routing invoices through DocuPeak.
• Support vendor file maintenance by ensuring active vendor records include current W-9 forms and updated contact information.
• Request ACH information from active vendors and file documentation appropriately.
• Assist with audit-related requests, including pulling reports from Sage when needed.
• Research vendor statements and missing invoices to support timely resolution.
• Assist with applying incoming payments to open invoices in Sage.

Job description

Who We Are

At the United Center, we bring excitement to life through sports, entertainment, and community. Home to the Chicago Bulls (NBA) and Chicago Blackhawks (NHL), we've welcomed over 70 million fans and host more than 200 events annually, from premier sporting events and concerts to family shows and special industry events. In the role of the Fall 2026 Accounting Intern you will help our team bring the next round of stories to life on the United Center campus.

What You’ll Do

• Scan and organize prior-year paper property tax installment bills.
• Support the annual financial audit by requesting, gathering, and organizing documentation for audit selections.
• Assist with maintaining and updating standard operating procedures as needed.
• Assist with maintaining the Accounts Payable inbox and routing invoices through DocuPeak.
• Support vendor file maintenance by ensuring active vendor records include current W-9 forms and updated contact information.
• Request ACH information from active vendors and file documentation appropriately.
• Assist with audit-related requests, including pulling reports from Sage when needed.
• Research vendor statements and missing invoices to support timely resolution.
• Assist with applying incoming payments to open invoices in Sage.