Accounting Intern (Term-Time, Part-Time)
Akuna CapitalAbout the Role
Akuna is seeking a part-time Accounting Intern to join our Finance team during the school year. This is a hands-on role where you'll work directly with experienced accountants and see how finance operates inside a global trading firm. We're looking for a detail-oriented, proactive student who is eager to learn and comfortable working independently.
- Perform daily bank reconciliations
- Support month-end close, including journal entries and account reconciliations
- Investigate discrepancies and propose solutions before escalating to your manager
- Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation
- Support external audits
- Take on ad hoc projects across the Finance team as they arise
Responsibilities
- Perform daily bank reconciliations
- Support month-end close, including journal entries and account reconciliations
- Investigate discrepancies and propose solutions before escalating to your manager
- Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation
- Support external audits
- Take on ad hoc projects across the Finance team as they arise
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (sophomore standing or above preferred)
- Solid grasp of basic accounting principles and financial statements
- Proficient in MS office software with intermediate Excel skills
- Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Available to work approximately 15 hours per week in our Chicago office during the academic term
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required on the first day of employment including F-1 students using CPT, OPT or STEM
What You'll Get
- $25/hr base salary