Accounting Intern Job at The Alinea Group, Chicago, IL

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  • The Alinea Group
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Description

The Alinea Group is seeking a full-time, temporary Accounting Intern to join our accounting team. We are driven by a passion for innovation across culinary arts, service, and business operations. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, excels at maintaining accurate records, demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, and collaborates effectively with others.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the accounts payable process by gathering, entering, and organizing vendor invoices and statements to ensure timely and accurate payments
  • Support the daily sales reconciliation process by reviewing sales reports, verifying entries, and identifying discrepancies across multiple revenue streams
  • Help perform cash and bank account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy between internal records and external statements
  • Contribute to month-end closing activities, including journal entry preparation and data validation
  • Maintain well-organized digital records and help implement best practices for file management and data retention
  • Participate in special accounting projects as needed.
  • Uphold a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and clear communication in all interactions
  • Complete all other duties as assigned by management

Required Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Management, or a related field
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, with the ability to organize, analyze, and present data effectively
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset
  • Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and gain practical, hands-on experience in a professional accounting environment

Desired Qualifications

  • Upper-level undergraduate student (rising Senior) or a recent graduate preparing for the CPA exam
  • Actively pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Schedule Information

  • Hybrid work environment with the opportunity to work remotely 1–2 days per week
  • Full-time schedule, Monday through Friday
  • Summer internship with a preferred commitment of at least 3 months

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly wage at $21.00/hour
  • 401(K) with a company match of up to 4% of deferred earnings
  • CTA/Ventra discount available after 1 month of full-time employment
  • Employee Dining Discount, 20% to any Alinea Group restaurant
  • Referral Bonus Program available

The Alinea Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age, veteran status, life experiences and ideas. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and strive to provide an inclusive culture that embraces diversity.

Must be eligible to legally work in the United States. We use E-Verify.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Summer internship, 2 days per week, 1 day per week, Monday to Friday,

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