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Accounting Intern

WillScot
Elgin, IL Intern
POSTED ON 1/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026
At WillScot, our team of nearly 5000 people makes our company a Great Place to Work® and we believe our people are what give us a competitive advantage in the industry. Our differentiation begins with our values, which are lived through our employees and aligned to the needs of our customers and communities. From day one, we invest in your growth and your future, while giving back to the communities we serve. Learn more about WillScot and who we are, here.

As North America’s leading provider of complete temporary space solutions, we have helped customers across 260 locations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, get the innovative flexible workspace and portable storage solutions that are right for their timeline and their project, Right From the Start. Learn More.

About The Job

Attention current college students! Are you looking to get real-world working experience while still attending your classes?

WillScot has a great opportunity for college sophomores, juniors or seniors to join the Accounts Receivable team as a part-time intern, and we will work around your class schedule!

This is a PAID internship where you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting accounting and collections initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Sending correspondence out to customers through GetPaid (accounting system) following the pre-defined strategy
  • Following up on customer responses via emails and calls providing brief explanation to customers
  • Escalating complex issues and questions to Collector assigned to specific account
  • Sending copies of invoices as requested by customers

Education And Qualifications

  • Full-time undergraduates (rising Junior or Senior) at a four-year college
  • Able to complete a long term internship program
  • Able to work 15-30 hours per week
  • Authorization to work in the US for the duration of the internship
  • Excellent communication skills via phone, active listening, excellent oral/written communication, negotiation and presentation skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
  • Proficient with MS Office
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently
  • Flexibility & creativity; can adapt to shifts in priorities and urgencies
  • Strong self-starter and team player, who brings a positive attitude to work and is enthusiastic about day to day activities
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage effectively

This posting is for a(n) New Position.

Disclaimer: This posting describes the general nature and level of work performed and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, skills, or physical abilities required. Team members may be required to perform duties outside normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

All regular WillScot positions offer a generous benefits package to help our employees and their families Be Well. This includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off (including Company holidays), tuition reimbursement, a retirement savings plan with company match, and more! More information about benefits may be found here. Many positions also have variable pay opportunities including commission, bonus, performance rewards, or other incentive programs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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