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Financial Accountant Intern Jobs in Western Springs, IL

The seasonal Accounting Intern will ensure After School Matters has updated financial information as it relates to the organization's grants. The seasonal Accounting Intern will also assist with ...

The seasonal Accounting Intern will ensure After School Matters has updated financial information as it relates to the organization's grants. The seasonal Accounting Intern will also assist with ...

The seasonal Accounting Intern will ensure After School Matters has updated financial information as it relates to the organization's grants. The seasonal Accounting Intern will also assist with ...

The Intern will perform routine, detailed accounting and tax services, as well as audit support ... Preparing financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements, invoices, and other ...

Accounting Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

... financial goals. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, Superior develops customized ... We are looking for a motivated Accounting Intern to support our Accounting team with day-to-day ...

Enter, clean and reconcile financial data in Excel, accounting systems and internal databases ... Intern must be a US citizen * Fully remote position Education * Completion of a minimum 1.5 years ...

Underwriting Intern

Villa Park, IL · Hybrid

$15 - $20/hr

Underwriting Intern The Underwriting Intern will participate in BCS Financial Corporation's 6-9 ... Finance, Accounting, Mathematics or related fields with minimum GPA of 3.00 required. * Proof of ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for financial accountant intern in Western Springs, IL is $19.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Financial Accountant Intern vs Accounting Clerk?

AspectFinancial Accountant InternAccounting Clerk
CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduate in accounting or financeHigh school diploma or equivalent, some college preferred
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, often in corporate finance departmentsOffice environment, handling routine data entry and record keeping
Employer & IndustryFinancial firms, corporations, accounting departmentsVarious industries, administrative offices

Financial Accountant Interns focus on learning accounting processes, assisting with financial analysis, and gaining practical experience. Accounting Clerks handle day-to-day bookkeeping, data entry, and maintaining financial records. While both roles support accounting functions, interns are in a learning phase, whereas clerks perform routine tasks regularly.

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Infographic showing various Financial Accountant Intern job openings in Western Springs, IL as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 9% As Needed, 36% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 6% Temporary, 27% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 25% Physical, and 75% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,295 per year, or $19.9 per hour.
Accounting Intern

$18/hr

Internship

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After School Matters rating

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 189 rated education and training


Job description

Accounting Intern

The Accounting Intern is a seasonal position and will work with departments across the organization to ensure expenses are submitted in a timely manner and according to grant requirements. The seasonal Accounting Intern will ensure After School Matters has updated financial information as it relates to the organization's grants. The seasonal Accounting Intern will also assist with accounts payable entries and provide general support to the Accounting team.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Review grant expenditures for accuracy and compliance with grant requirements
  • Prepare grantor-required invoices and supporting documentation, timely and accurately based on grantor timelines
  • Coordinate with Programs, Finance, and other departments to ensure compliance with Grantor's requirements and guidelines
  • Research and resolve any inquiries from Grant Sponsors.
  • Enter and post AP invoices into the accounting system
  • Assist with month-end close tasks related to grants and AP
  • Support the Accounting team with additional tasks as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities :

  • None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Comfortable working with Microsoft Office
  • Attention to detail, organization and accuracy.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize and assess work to meet aggressive deadlines during busy periods
  • Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly and effectively
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or currently enrolled in coursework in accounting or finance
  • Experience with data entry or administrative work
  • Experience handling receipts, invoices, or financial documentation in any setting

Compensation: $18 / hour About Us: After School Matters is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that annually offers after-school and summer programs to nearly 19,000 Chicago high school teens to explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills that will set them up for success in college and beyond. Thirty-five years later, now known as After School Matters, our program has engaged more than 450,000 Chicago teens and is the nation's largest and most successful provider of after-school and summer programs for high school teens. No other organization offers programs to high school students at the scale and quality that we do. We offer paid apprenticeships led by professionals in the fields of arts, communications and leadership, sports, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Our nationally respected youth development model has been replicated in cities across the country and earned us the City Livability Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Programs take place at community locations throughout the city, including four ASM buildings: downtown at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts and Orleans, the Michael and Karyn Lutz Center in Belmont Cragin, and the Pullman community at Gately Park. Currently, After School Matters' annual operating budget is approximately $48M and employs approximately 500 staff across the organization. For more information, visit www.afterschoolmatters.org. EEO: After School Matters is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, military discharge status, age, marital status, parental status, or source of income.