Summer Internship 2026 - Chicago

Summer Internship

Our internship program provides an opportunity to spend 10 weeks (June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026) during the summer working alongside our Partners, Managers, Seniors and Staff in an environment devoted exclusively to your development. As an intern, you will work primarily in our Audit department under the guidance of experienced professionals on audit engagements for a variety of clients. Throughout the internship there will be multiple opportunities to engage with the staff on special projects and during social events.

$28.00 per hour

Responsibilities Include

• Assisting in the audit of selected financial statement accounts
• Documenting accounting systems and internal controls
• Preparing appropriate audit work papers
• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements and management letters
• Preparation of tax returns, primarily Form 5500 (employee benefit plans) and Form 990 (tax-exempt organizations)
• Special projects as needed
  
  

Qualifications Include

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Completion of the Intermediate Accounting course
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Involvement in extra-curricular and volunteer activities is preferred
  
  

Over the course of the summer you will participate in a number of social activities with fellow interns and staff such as bowling, escape rooms, indoor mini golf, etc. and the annual company-wide picnic. Interns will have a staff “buddy” during the summer who will take you to lunch and other outings with various staff members and Partners.

EEO: Calibre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.