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Title: Accounting Intern
Location: United States-Illinois-Wood Dale
Job Number: 17956
Accounting Intern
Location: Wood Dale, IL
Program Dates: June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026
Join AAR’s Accounting organization at our global headquarters in Wood Dale for a comprehensive 10-week summer internship. As an Accounting Intern, you will gain hands-on experience through a structured rotation across Corporate Accounting, Tax, and Supply Chain Accounting, providing broad exposure to core accounting functions within a global aerospace and defense organization.
What You'll Be Responsible For
What you need to be successful in the role:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $20/hr. This range reflects the base pay for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Title: Accounting Intern
Location: United States-Illinois-Wood Dale
Job Number: 17956
Accounting Intern
Location: Wood Dale, IL
Program Dates: June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026
Join AAR’s Accounting organization at our global headquarters in Wood Dale for a comprehensive 10-week summer internship. As an Accounting Intern, you will gain hands-on experience through a structured rotation across Corporate Accounting, Tax, and Supply Chain Accounting, providing broad exposure to core accounting functions within a global aerospace and defense organization.
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Spend 10 weeks rotating through key accounting functions, including Corporate Accounting, Tax, and Supply Chain Accounting.
- Support monthly and quarterly close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting support.
- Assist with tax-related processes such as data gathering, compliance support, and analysis under the guidance of the Tax team.
- Support Supply Chain Accounting activities, including inventory accounting, cost analysis, and coordination with operations and procurement teams.
- Analyze financial data, identify trends or variances, and assist in preparing reports and schedules for internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand end-to-end financial processes and improve accuracy, efficiency, and controls.
- Develop professional skills through mentorship, learning sessions, and exposure to accounting systems, policies, and best practices.
- Build a strong foundation for a future career in Accounting, Finance, or related disciplines at AAR or within the broader business community.
- Learning & Development: Participate in structured learning sessions and mentorship opportunities with accounting leaders and subject matter experts across the organization.
- Project Management: Take ownership of a meaningful accounting-related project during the internship, applying technical knowledge to real-world scenarios and presenting findings to Accounting Leadership.
- Business Acumen: Develop a strong understanding of how a global organization operates by learning the accounting lifecycle, internal controls, and the financial impact of supply chain and tax activities.
What you need to be successful in the role:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field preferred.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic accounting systems or coursework knowledge.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
- AAR will provide you with the tools, resources, and hands-on experience needed to build a strong foundation in accounting.
- Modern office environment with an on-site cafeteria and fitness center supporting work-life balance.
- Opportunity to rotate across multiple accounting functions and learn from experienced professionals at all levels of the organization.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $20/hr. This range reflects the base pay for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Salary : $20