Accounting Intern (Summer 2026)

Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company•Chicago, IL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way. About Us: Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day. Job Summary: We are seeking an energetic Junior Accountant to support the Salas O’Brien Finance & Accounting operations for various Business Units. This employee will work in conjunction with other members of the Finance & Accounting team to support the Business Units with their financial accounting needs.

Requirements

Are a self-starter
Can work independently under minimal supervision
Have a positive attitude
Work well in a Team environment
Manage your own time and meet deadlines
Advanced Excel skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to work in a fast paced and demanding environment and be able to meet strict monthly deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills