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The United Center

Fall 2026 Accounting Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

The Fall 2026 Accounting Intern will support the Finance and Accounting team with day-to-day administrative, accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable responsibilities. This internship ...

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John Kasperek Co Inc

Accounting Intern

Calumet City, IL · On-site

$18/hr

The Intern will perform routine, detailed accounting and tax services, as well as audit support services, under the supervision of senior professional staff. The Intern will gain valuable on-the-job ...

ULINE

Accounting Internship - Summer 2027

Waukegan, IL

$15.25 - $19.25/hr

As a 2027 Accounting Intern, you'll work alongside experienced finance professionals, contribute to meaningful projects and gain exposure to Uline's financial operations. Bring your ideas and build ...

ULINE

Accounting Internship - Summer 2027

Glenview, IL

$15.75 - $20/hr

As a 2027 Accounting Intern, you'll work alongside experienced finance professionals, contribute to meaningful projects and gain exposure to Uline's financial operations. Bring your ideas and build ...

Casa Central

Accounting Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$16 - $20.25/hr

Casa Central Interns will engage in work assignments, projects, and activities, structured to enable the intern to gain the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform at a ...

Meaden & Moore

Forensic Accounting Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$30 - $32/hr

Meaden & Moore is a leading accounting, tax, advisory, and business consulting firm serving middle-market businesses, insurance carriers, law firms, and other organizations across the United States.

Crowe LLP

Forensic Accounting Intern

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$27 - $42/hr

Pursuing or planning on obtaining 150 credit requirement and CPA license. We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe's values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We ...

Crowe

Forensic Accounting Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$16.50 - $21/hr

Pursuing or planning on obtaining 150 credit requirement and CPA license. We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe's values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We ...

Crowe LLP

Accounting Advisory Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$27 - $42/hr

On track to meet CPA eligibility (150 credit hours) by graduation * Strong academic performance and a commitment to continuous learning * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort with data analysis ...

Crowe LLP

Accounting Advisory Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

On track to meet CPA eligibility (150 credit hours) by graduation * Strong academic performance and a commitment to continuous learning * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort with data analysis ...

Crowe

Accounting Advisory Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$16.50 - $21/hr

On track to meet CPA eligibility (150 credit hours) by graduation * Strong academic performance and a commitment to continuous learning * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort with data analysis ...

Crowe LLP

Forensic Accounting Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

Pursuing or planning on obtaining 150 credit requirement and CPA license. We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe's values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We ...

RubinBrown

Winter/Spring 2028 Tax Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

Founded in 1952, RubinBrown LLP is one of the nation's leading accounting and professional ... The intern will be exposed to RubinBrown's national real estate practice and other Assurance ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for accouting intern in Chicago, IL is $18.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $20.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Accouting Intern vs Accounting Assistant?

AspectAccounting InternAccounting Assistant
CredentialsTypically pursuing or recently completed a degree in accounting or related fieldUsually requires a high school diploma or associate degree, with some experience or coursework in accounting
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, often temporary, in accounting departments or firmsFull-time or part-time clerical role within accounting or finance teams
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by companies offering internship programs for students or entry-level candidatesCommonly employed in organizations to support accounting functions regularly

In summary, an Accounting Intern is typically a student or recent graduate gaining practical experience, often in a temporary role, while an Accounting Assistant is a more permanent position supporting daily accounting operations with some prior knowledge or training.

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Fall 2026 Accounting Intern

The United Center

Chicago, IL • On-site

$19 - $20/hr

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Who we are:

At the United Center, we bring excitement to life through sports, entertainment, and community. Home to the Chicago Bulls (NBA) and Chicago Blackhawks (NHL), we've welcomed over 70 million fans and host more than 200 events annually, from premier sporting events and concerts to family shows and special industry events. In the role of the Fall 2026 Accounting Intern you will help our team bring the next round of stories to life on the United Center campus.

The Fall 2026 Accounting Intern will support the Finance and Accounting team with day-to-day administrative, accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable responsibilities. This internship provides hands-on experience with financial documentation, invoice processing, vendor maintenance, audit support, reporting, and payment application while helping ensure accurate and organized financial records.

What You’ll Do:
  • Scan and organize prior-year paper property tax installment bills.
  • Support the annual financial audit by requesting, gathering, and organizing documentation for audit selections.
  • Assist with maintaining and updating standard operating procedures as needed.
  • Assist with maintaining the Accounts Payable inbox and routing invoices through DocuPeak.
  • Support vendor file maintenance by ensuring active vendor records include current W-9 forms and updated contact information.
  • Request ACH information from active vendors and file documentation appropriately.
  • Assist with audit-related requests, including pulling reports from Sage when needed.
  • Research vendor statements and missing invoices to support timely resolution.
  • Assist with applying incoming payments to open invoices in Sage.
  • Support accounts receivable reporting, including aging reports, customer statements, and follow-up on past-due invoices.
  • Help maintain accurate and organized customer files.
What You’ll Need:
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Comfortable working with financial documents, invoices, reports, and confidential information.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, preferred.
  • Experience with or willingness to learn accounting systems such as Sage and invoice routing tools such as DocuPeak.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.


The pay range for this role is $19.00-20.00 per hour. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. Additional perks include access to our state-of-the-art gym with free fitness classes, catered meals, fun events and free parking.