Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Apex Warehouse Systems

The Tone:
This is a three-month, part-time internship at Apex Warehouse Systems, located in Oakbrook, IL, operating on a hybrid schedule with one day in the office. Apex provides comprehensive material handling solutions, offering expertise in warehouse and industrial facility design, integration of various solutions, and optimization of operational efficiency for its customers. The company also handles the sourcing and servicing of forklifts, industrial vehicles, and equipment, alongside providing safety audit, repair services, and personnel training. This role is a valuable opportunity for a current accounting or finance student to gain hands-on experience by supporting day-to-day accounting operations and contributing to month-end close activities, directly enhancing the team’s capabilities. Apex aims to help clients reduce costs, minimize labor dependencies, and maximize throughput by implementing automated material handling systems to improve warehousing and distribution performance.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Three Month Assignment, Part-time (15 to 25 Hours Per Week)
• Location: Hybrid Oak Brook, IL (One day per week in office, remaining hours remote)
• Pay: $20.00 hourly
• Team: Reports to a Senior Accountant, works closely with the accounting team.
• Mission: Support daily accounting operations and assist with month-end close activities to gain practical experience and contribute to the team’s efficiency.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Business Central (ideal), Microsoft Excel, accounting software, ERP systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Record journal entries: Accurately post financial transactions into the general ledger, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to accounting principles.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities: Support the accurate processing of vendor invoices, expense reports, and customer payments to maintain clean and current ledgers.
• Support bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations: Aid in verifying the accuracy of financial accounts against external statements and internal records to ensure data integrity and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist the team with various month-end close duties: Contribute to the timely and accurate completion of financial reporting tasks at the end of each accounting period.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; a detail-oriented, ambitious, and dependable individual eager to learn and comfortable working with financial information.
• Experience: Entry-level understanding of US-GAAP and external audit requirements.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, accounting software, and ERP systems; strong problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset; excellent communication skills for collaborating effectively within a high-performing team; demonstrated ability to multitask, meet deadlines, follow established processes, and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Bonus: Experience with Microsoft Business Central.