Finance & Accounting Intern — In-Office Analytics

Kirkland & Ellis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 516,600 - 826,560; Part time

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis in Chicago is seeking a Finance & Accounting Intern to support multiple functions within the Firm’s Finance department. You will gain exposure to compliance reporting, data analytics, and process improvement initiatives while applying classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios.

The role is year-round, in-office, part-time during the school year with a minimum of 15 hours per week. Start date: Fall 2026. Mentoring from Finance staff will be provided to ensure growth and learning.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Chicago-area college or university, majoring in Accounting, Finance, Business or Data Analytics; carrying a GPA of 3.5+.
• Analytical mindset with interest in compliance, auditing, and data analysis.
• Attention to detail, organization, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Compliance & Review: Perform compliance testing by reviewing transactions against firm policies, identifying exceptions, and documenting findings for follow-up.
• Data Analytics & Insights: Support analytics projects by gathering, cleaning, and analyzing large datasets to uncover trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Expense & Invoice Processing: Assist with reviewing and approving expense reimbursements and invoices, ensuring accuracy and adherence to guidelines.
• Billing & Collections Support: Contribute to billing, collections, and financial reporting efforts while helping generate insights through data analysis.
• Financial Operations: Support reconciliation processes for bank and account records to maintain financial accuracy and integrity.
• Foundation Support: Assist with the financial operations tied to charitable contribution programs.
• Records & Data Management: Help manage financial records, including inventory, retention processes, and data security protocols.
• Confidentiality & Compliance: Handle sensitive financial and personnel information with professionalism and adherence to data security standards.
• Ad Hoc Projects: Partner with team members on research, special projects, and process improvement initiatives as needs evolve.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication

Adaptability

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Education

Accounting, Finance, Business or Data Analytics

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Copilot

Job description

Kirkland & Ellis in Chicago is seeking a Finance & Accounting Intern to support multiple functions within the Firm’s Finance department. You will gain exposure to compliance reporting, data analytics, and process improvement initiatives while applying classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios.

The role is year-round, in-office, part-time during the school year with a minimum of 15 hours per week. Start date: Fall 2026. Mentoring from Finance staff will be provided to ensure growth and learning.