Accounting Internship

Job Description

Accounting Internship – Summer 2027 | Uline

The Tone:
This is an Accounting Internship at Uline, located at their Corporate Headquarters in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Uline is a prominent, family-owned company, recognized as North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials. With over 10,000 employees spread across 15 locations, Uline maintains a significant presence in the industry and was honored with a 2026 Handshake Early Talent Award. This paid internship offers aspiring accountants a significant opportunity to kick-start their professional career. Interns will gain valuable, real-world experience by working alongside seasoned finance professionals, contributing to meaningful financial projects, and receiving direct exposure to Uline’s comprehensive financial operations. This role is designed to help interns build essential skills and bring their ideas to a growing North American company.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Pleasant Prairie, WI
• Mission: Contribute to Uline’s financial operations by gaining hands-on experience, analyzing financial data, and recommending process improvements to enhance efficiency and support business decisions.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Month-End Close: Gain hands-on experience with month-end close processes, which includes the preparation of journal entries, completion of account reconciliations, and assistance with financial reporting.
• Data Analysis: Analyze financial data and identified trends to provide insights that support and inform critical business decisions within the company.
• Process Review: Partner with various internal teams to conduct thorough reviews of existing financial processes, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Market Research: Conduct market research to identify best practices and recommend improvements that are designed to enhance overall operational efficiency across relevant departments.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Junior-status college students are eligible for this full-time, 12-week internship. Candidates must be actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Experience: This is a 12-week internship opportunity focused on gaining professional work experience in accounting operations.
• Skills: Demonstrated strong Excel skills are required, alongside an excellent work ethic and a meticulous attention to detail in all tasks.