Summer 2027 Financial & Accounting Outsourcing Intern Chicago

Cherry Bekaert • Chicago, IL

76d • $30 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Cherry Bekaert's Financial & Accounting Outsourcing team is growing! As a Financial & Accounting Outsourcing Intern, you will contribute as a member of the team by proactively looking for opportunities to assist team members and by supporting the overall goals of the team. You will conduct research and perform qualitative analysis on findings to present to the team and/or client. You will also conduct quantitative analysis using a variety of tools including MS Excel, etc. You will work with team members and clients at all levels, support client project teams, and manage expectations of clients and management. You will get trained on a variety of electronic tools and assist with client assessment of best practices in cloud computing, technology, accounting systems, and department workflow. Additionally, you will create accounting workflow and process flowcharts and maps for Current Workflow and the New Processes Recommended, and create accounting policies & procedures documentation for clients' businesses. You will help with documentation of Client Assessments with before and after recommendations presentations, and assist with accounts receivable, payable and bank statement reconciliation and process documentations, assessing the need for BILL implementation. You will also perform balance sheet reconciliation, document write-ups for how this is currently done, and how it can be done better. Finally, you will work with regulatory compliance, excel modeling and pivot tables.

Requirements

• Junior pursuing a Bachelor’s or master's degree in accounting or finance
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above preferred
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• You represent yourself with confidence and professionalism
• You are a strong leader with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starters with strong organization and teamwork capabilities
• Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

Nice To Haves

• pursuing a CPA is preferred

Responsibilities

• Contribute as a member of the team by proactively looking for opportunities to assist team members and by supporting the overall goals of the team
• Conduct research and perform qualitative analysis on findings to present to the team and/or client
• Conduct quantitative analysis using a variety of tools including MS Excel, etc
• Work with team members and clients at all levels, support client project teams, and manage expectations of clients and management
• Get trained on a variety of electronic tools
• Assist with client assessment of best practices in cloud computing, technology, accounting systems, and department workflow
• Create accounting work flow and process flowcharts and maps for Current Workflow and the New Processes Recommended
• Create accounting policies & procedures documentation for clients' businesses
• Help with documentation of Client Assessments with before and after recommendations presentations
• Help with accounts receivable, payable and bank statement reconciliation and process documentations, assess need for BILL implementation
• Balance sheet reconciliation, write up processes for how this is currently done, and how can be done better
• Work with regulatory compliance, excel modeling and pivot tables

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern