
Accounting Intern
Crash Champions
internship
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Location Type: Office
Location: Westmont • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $23 per hour
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Support the accounting and financial reporting teams by assisting with month-end close activities, financial analyses, and process documentation while gaining hands-on experience across core accounting functions.
- Prepare and complete account reconciliations across various general ledger accounts.
- Record journal entries, including recurring, adjusting, and consolidation entries.
- Support the month end close cycle and gain hands on experience with accounting operational workflows.
- Assist with tie outs of financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Prepare supporting documentation for financial statement footnote disclosures.
- Perform balance sheet and P&L fluctuation analysis to identify drivers behind period over period changes.
- Run reports and general ledger detail queries to support accounting and financial reporting teams.
- Extract and query financial data from ERP/reporting systems for journal entry creation and ad hoc requests.
- Participate in efficiency and automation initiatives, including the utilization of Power BI or Alteryx.
- Collaborate with cross departmental team members to resolve Finance Operations questions.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Highly motivated and eager to learn in a fast paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including Pivot Tables/XLOOKUP’s.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze financial data for accuracy and consistency.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
- Ability to demonstrate discretion and independent judgment when making decisions.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan with match
- Referral Bonus (“Cash From Crash”)
- 5 Paid Holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
account reconciliationsjournal entriesfinancial analysesbalance sheet analysisP&L fluctuation analysisfinancial statement preparationdata extractiondata queryingprocess documentationfinancial reporting
Soft Skills
attention to detailanalytical skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingindependent judgmentmotivationability to prioritizecollaborationdiscretion