Outsourced Finance & Accounting Intern

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert LLP in Chicago, Illinois, is seeking a Financial & Accounting Outsourcing Intern to support the team with research, analytics, and process documentation. You will work with clients at all levels and gain exposure to cloud computing, accounting systems, and workflow optimization.

Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in accounting or finance; CPA preferred; GPA 3.0/4.0 or higher. You will develop problem-solving and communication skills in a collaborative, growth-minded firm

Qualifications

• Seeking students pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in accounting or finance.
• GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above preferred.
• CPA certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Proactively assist team members and support the group goals.
• Research and present qualitative analysis to the team or client.
• Perform quantitative analysis using MS Excel.
• Collaborate with team members and clients at all levels and manage expectations.
• Get trained on various electronic tools.
• Assist with client assessments of best practices in cloud computing and workflows.
• Create workflow and process flowcharts for current and new processes.
• Draft accounting policies and procedures for clients.
• Document client assessments with before/after recommendations.
• Help with A/R, A/P, and bank reconciliation and documentation.
• Document balance sheet reconciliation processes and improvements.
• Work with regulatory compliance, Excel modeling and pivot tables.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Pivot tables

Job description

Cherry Bekaert LLP in Chicago, Illinois, is seeking a Financial & Accounting Outsourcing Intern to support the team with research, analytics, and process documentation. You will work with clients at all levels and gain exposure to cloud computing, accounting systems, and workflow optimization.

Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in accounting or finance; CPA preferred; GPA 3.0/4.0 or higher. You will develop problem-solving and communication skills in a collaborative, growth-minded firm