Accounting Intern

Echo Global Logistics • Chicago, IL

115d • $35,200 - $50,650 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Intern will work closely with an Accounting Manager. This will be a key role that will add value across our entire organization. The position of Accounting Intern will involve helping gather financial information and providing analysis and guidance to managers, department heads, and executives across the organization, in order to assist them in weighing the financial impact of certain business decisions. The role will assist the Manager of Accounting Planning in forecasting, reporting, and distributing financial reports to all departments within Echo. The intern will develop a knowledge of all of Echo's business units, and the customers and sales reps that make these up. This position will also have insight to various projects and roles that compose the Echo Accounting team.

Requirements

• Must be able to start June 1, 2026 and complete the entire 10 week program
• Currently enrolled at a university as a rising senior, with at least one semester remaining after completion of internship
• Able to work in our Chicago office 3 days and hybrid 2 days a week
• 3.5 GPA requirement

Nice To Haves

• Passion for Logistics: A keen interest and willingness to learn and try new things
• Possess a can-do attitude and believes anything is possible with the right focus
• Be organized, professional, and coachable with strong problem solving, communication, time management, and project management skills
• Team Player: Willingness to collaborate and support the team in various ways

Responsibilities

• Partner with the specified Accounting team on a capstone project
• Research and assist with requests related to Accounting projects
• Assist with analysis, reporting, statements, and much more in the accounting and financial space
• Opportunity to shadow individuals within different departments
• Give a presentation to all leadership detailing experiences and goals met during internship, and a project

Benefits

• 10-week paid internship working alongside various teams at Echo
• Join a vibrant team with casual dress in a collaborative, can-do environment
• Enjoy a hybrid working model
• Learning resources outside your day-to-day roles
• Exposure to real-business experiences
• Potential for full-time employment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree