Summer Internship - Accounting

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago is a federally chartered financial services organization seeking a student for a Summer Accounting Internship. The intern will support Accounts Payable and Internal Reporting through invoice processing, journal voucher creation, account reconciliation, data analysis, reporting, presentations, and administrative assignments.

What you'll do:

• Learning about the Accounts Payable process flow and the internal controls around it
• Assisting with the invoice processing system
• Creating journal vouchers to post to the general ledger
• Assisting Internal Reporting with reconciling general ledger accounts
• Analyzing data and building reports and creating presentations for various meetings
• Obtaining new reporting skills through internal Tableau training courses with the Bank
• Supporting the group’s activities to promote and maintain internal and external customer expectations
• Assisting with administrative functions, various assignments and presentations as appropriate
• Participating in Bank-wide events to learn about a diverse and inclusive culture
• Processing of supplier payments timely and efficiently
• Creating journal vouchers to post to the general ledger
• Supporting the internal Reporting Group activities to promote and maintain internal and external customer expectations

What they're looking for:

• Applicants should be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited institution
• Applicants should be at least Sophomore status at an accredited four-year institution
• Should have a GPA of at least 3.0 and be in good academic standing
• Must have demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Excel - Access a plus
• Desired fields of study include IT/MIS, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Accounting

Benefits:

• Highly competitive bonus package
• Collaborative, in-office operating model
• Retirement program (401k and Pension)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Competitive PTO plan
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Obtaining new reporting skills through internal Tableau training courses with the Bank.
• Participating in Bank-wide events to learn about a diverse and inclusive culture.