Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Apex Warehouse Systems

The Tone:
This is a part-time internship at Apex Warehouse Systems, located in Oakbrook, IL with a hybrid work model. Apex delivers comprehensive material handling solutions, guiding customers from warehouse and industrial facility design through the integration of efficient systems. The company also handles sourcing and servicing of forklifts, industrial vehicles, and equipment, alongside providing safety audits, repairs, and personnel training. As a leader in automation, Apex aims to help clients reduce costs, minimize labor dependencies, and maximize throughput by implementing advanced material handling systems. This Accounting Intern role offers an excellent opportunity for a current accounting or finance student to gain practical experience by supporting critical day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close activities, directly contributing to the financial health and operational integrity of Apex.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Three month, 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 and works closely with the accounting team.
• Mission: Supports day to day accounting operations and month end close activities.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Business Central, Microsoft Excel, accounting software, ERP systems.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Journal Entries: Record financial transactions accurately into the company’s ledger.
• AP/AR Support: Assist with processing accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Reconciliations: Support the reconciliation of bank statements, credit card accounts, and general ledger accounts.
• Month-End Close: Assist the accounting team with various duties during the month-end close process.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: Strong understanding of US-GAAP and external audit requirements.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, accounting software, and ERP systems; strong problem-solving skills; excellent communication skills to work alongside a high-performing team; strong attention to detail and ability to follow established processes and instructions; organized, dependable, eager to learn, and comfortable working with financial information.
• Bonus: Experience in Microsoft Business Central.