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Accounting Intern
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Job Description
Summer 2027 Accounting Intern | Hendrickson
The Tone:
This is a summer internship at Hendrickson, located in Woodridge, IL, within our Truck Divisional Headquarters. This role offers a foundational learning experience by allowing a student to directly engage with core accounting functions. The intern’s contributions are vital for supporting the accurate and efficient processing of financial transactions, ensuring smooth financial operations within the division.
The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal/Temporary
• Location: In-person Woodridge, IL
• Pay: $20–$23 hourly
• Mission: This individual ensures accurate and timely financial record-keeping by providing essential support across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed asset management functions.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Payable: Assist with processing incoming supplier invoices, including coding and data entry.
• Accounts Receivable: Support daily customer invoicing and cash application processes.
• Fixed Asset Management: Aid in the ongoing physical inventory of fixed assets.
• Data Maintenance: Update federal ID numbers, remittance addresses, and tax classifications within the Customer & Supplier Master.
• Ad-hoc Support: Perform other accounting duties as assigned to support departmental needs.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Enrolled student working towards a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Experience: Demonstrated capability to effectively manage multiple projects and apply strong planning skills. This role also requires the ability to handle confidential information with the utmost professionalism.
• Skills: Mandatory proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, is essential for daily tasks. Required skills also include highly effective verbal and written communication, excellent interpersonal and collaboration abilities when working with various employees, and keen attention to detail for accuracy in financial records. Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude is also a key requirement. A self-motivated attitude and willingness to learn are additionally crucial for success in this role.
