Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Strongpoint Partners

The Tone:
This is a part-time internship at Strongpoint Partners, located in our downtown Chicago office, requiring approximately 20 hours per week from May through August 2026, with a hybrid work model. Strongpoint Partners is a leading tech-enabled retirement services platform dedicated to serving small- to mid-sized businesses, providing integrated solutions from third-party administration to HR. This role offers an invaluable opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience within a professional accounting environment. You will contribute to a broad spectrum of accounting functions, supporting our mission to ensure accuracy, compliance, and regulatory risk reduction for our clients, within a company recognized as a Great Place to Work and one of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time
• Location: Hybrid; Chicago, IL
• Pay: $18–$20 hourly
• Mission: To support the accounting department by assisting with daily operations, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance to bolster overall team efficiency and decision-making.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel; QuickBooks, NetSuite (or similar accounting software)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage Accounts Payable and Receivable: Assist with the efficient processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions to ensure timely and accurate financial flow.
• Support Month-End and Year-End Closing: Provide critical assistance to the accounting team during month-end and year-end closing procedures, contributing to the timely completion of financial cycles.
• Prepare Financial Documentation: Help in the preparation and maintenance of various financial reports, detailed spreadsheets, and essential journal entries.
• Conduct Account Reconciliations: Perform accurate bank and other account reconciliations under direct supervision, helping to verify financial data integrity.
• Organize and Assist with Audits: Aid with essential data entry, comprehensive filing, systematic document organization, and provide support for internal and external audits and budget tracking initiatives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field. Career level: Early Career.
• Experience: A basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and fundamental financial principles is preferred.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy; excellent organizational skills; clear communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Bonus: Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar).