Accounting Intern Jobs in Illinois
Accounting Intern jobs in Illinois concentrate heavily in corporate finance, public accounting, and financial services, with the state ranking among the most active markets in the Midwest for early-career accounting candidates at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The largest share of openings is in Chicago, Schaumburg, and Peoria, where major employers such as Deloitte, Caterpillar, and Walgreens have established accounting and finance functions that regularly bring on interns. Tax preparation, audit support, and financial reporting are the most in-demand specialties across Illinois listings. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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IREIC currently is the sponsor of three public non-listed REITs and one private REIT. The fund accounting team for these REITs maintains the REIT books and records in Yardi, prepares the monthly close and prepares monthly/quarterly/annual reports, variance analyses, and management reports. The property accounting team maintains accounting books and records in Yardi for 70+ multifamily residential properties as well as 200+ multi-tenant retail and single tenant retail properties across the US. The SEC reporting team prepares and manages the approval process of external filings such as the 10K, 10Q and 8K.
Summer Internship
The summer internship is a ten-week rotational program designed to provide exposure to the fund accounting, property accounting and SEC reporting department. The Real Estate Accountant Intern Program will introduce young professionals to the commercial real estate industry by providing hands-on, rotational learning and training in areas not limited to, accounting, financial reporting and analysis and cash flow analysis. During the rotational program, candidates will be exposed to the various groups within the IREIC team.
Candidates will work in the functional areas listed below and may perform (but not limited to) the outlined responsibilities.
Fund Accounting
- Assist in maintaining the REIT books and records in Yardi in accordance with US GAAP
- Assist in the preparation of the monthly close of the consolidated REIT books in Yardi and the supporting workbooks in Excel
- Assist in the preparation of monthly/quarterly reports, variance analyses, and management reports
- Assist in providing supports for the external audit function during the quarterly review process
- Assist in maintaining the property books in Yardi using accrual accounting
- Assist in preparing the monthly close work books with variance analyses
- Assist in performing annual common area maintenance and real estate tax reconciliations
- Assist in other projects and analyses as needed
- Assist in collecting and compiling necessary information to help prepare financial statements, footnotes and all other components of SEC filings, including Forms 8-K, 10-K and 10-Q
- Assist in managing documents for SEC filings within Active Disclosure and assist with the XBRL review
- Other miscellaneous projects as assigned
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Ability to work 40 hours per week in our Downers Grove, Illinois corporate headquarters
- Strong interest in pursuing a career in real estate accounting
- Demonstrable working knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge or desire and aptitude to learn other software such as Yardi and Active Disclosure
- Attention to detail and analytically minded
- Self-motivated, diligent, outstanding communication skills
- You must be a junior at time of application.
Inland offers a competitive range of benefits for eligible employees.
This position is eligible as an internal promotion opportunity.
To learn more about the Benefits Inland offers its employees please click the link to learn more.
As part of our commitment to an efficient and consistent hiring experience, The Inland Real Estate Group, LLC and its affiliated companies ("Inland") may utilize artificial intelligence ("AI") or automated technologies to assist in certain aspects of the recruitment and hiring process, including resume review and candidate screening. AI-enabled tools are used to support hiring decisions and are not used as the sole basis for employment decisions. All employment decisions are reviewed and made by qualified Inland professionals.
We are a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks and drug screening are conducted for all new hires in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Inland is committed to equal employment opportunity and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We do not use AI or any selection tools in a manner that results in unlawful discrimination based on any protected characteristic.
If you require a reasonable accommodation or an alternative method of assessment during any stage of the recruiting process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@inlandgroup.com.
Where required by applicable law, Inland will provide additional disclosures and obtain any necessary consent before using certain AI-enabled technologies. Candidates may request additional information regarding Inland’s use of AI in the hiring process at any time.
We are an E-Verify employer. Please click the following link to learn more.
IREIC currently is the sponsor of three public non-listed REITs and one private REIT. The fund accounting team for these REITs maintains the REIT books and records in Yardi, prepares the monthly close and prepares monthly/quarterly/annual reports, variance analyses, and management reports. The property accounting team maintains accounting books and records in Yardi for 70+ multifamily residential properties as well as 200+ multi-tenant retail and single tenant retail properties across the US. The SEC reporting team prepares and manages the approval process of external filings such as the 10K, 10Q and 8K.
Summer Internship
The summer internship is a ten-week rotational program designed to provide exposure to the fund accounting, property accounting and SEC reporting department. The Real Estate Accountant Intern Program will introduce young professionals to the commercial real estate industry by providing hands-on, rotational learning and training in areas not limited to, accounting, financial reporting and analysis and cash flow analysis. During the rotational program, candidates will be exposed to the various groups within the IREIC team.
Candidates will work in the functional areas listed below and may perform (but not limited to) the outlined responsibilities.
Fund Accounting
- Assist in maintaining the REIT books and records in Yardi in accordance with US GAAP
- Assist in the preparation of the monthly close of the consolidated REIT books in Yardi and the supporting workbooks in Excel
- Assist in the preparation of monthly/quarterly reports, variance analyses, and management reports
- Assist in providing supports for the external audit function during the quarterly review process
- Assist in maintaining the property books in Yardi using accrual accounting
- Assist in preparing the monthly close work books with variance analyses
- Assist in performing annual common area maintenance and real estate tax reconciliations
- Assist in other projects and analyses as needed
- Assist in collecting and compiling necessary information to help prepare financial statements, footnotes and all other components of SEC filings, including Forms 8-K, 10-K and 10-Q
- Assist in managing documents for SEC filings within Active Disclosure and assist with the XBRL review
- Other miscellaneous projects as assigned
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Ability to work 40 hours per week in our Downers Grove, Illinois corporate headquarters
- Strong interest in pursuing a career in real estate accounting
- Demonstrable working knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge or desire and aptitude to learn other software such as Yardi and Active Disclosure
- Attention to detail and analytically minded
- Self-motivated, diligent, outstanding communication skills
- You must be a junior at time of application.
Inland offers a competitive range of benefits for eligible employees.
This position is eligible as an internal promotion opportunity.
To learn more about the Benefits Inland offers its employees please click the link to learn more.
As part of our commitment to an efficient and consistent hiring experience, The Inland Real Estate Group, LLC and its affiliated companies ("Inland") may utilize artificial intelligence ("AI") or automated technologies to assist in certain aspects of the recruitment and hiring process, including resume review and candidate screening. AI-enabled tools are used to support hiring decisions and are not used as the sole basis for employment decisions. All employment decisions are reviewed and made by qualified Inland professionals.
We are a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks and drug screening are conducted for all new hires in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Inland is committed to equal employment opportunity and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We do not use AI or any selection tools in a manner that results in unlawful discrimination based on any protected characteristic.
If you require a reasonable accommodation or an alternative method of assessment during any stage of the recruiting process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@inlandgroup.com.
Where required by applicable law, Inland will provide additional disclosures and obtain any necessary consent before using certain AI-enabled technologies. Candidates may request additional information regarding Inland’s use of AI in the hiring process at any time.
We are an E-Verify employer. Please click the following link to learn more.
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Accounting Intern Job Market in Illinois
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in accounting intern jobs across Illinois.
- Currently enrolled in an accounting, finance, or related bachelor's or master's degree program
- Coursework completed in financial accounting, managerial accounting, or auditing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
- Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle
- Strong attention to detail with ability to reconcile and verify financial data
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for reporting to supervisors
Accounting Intern Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a accounting intern in Illinois?
Accounting intern roles in Illinois are open to students actively enrolled in an accredited accounting or finance program, typically after completing foundational coursework in financial and managerial accounting. Illinois does not require interns to hold a CPA license, but candidates who have passed sections of the CPA exam, administered through the Illinois Board of Examiners, stand out strongly. Most Illinois firms recruit through campus programs at universities including the University of Illinois and DePaul University.
Which companies hire accounting interns in Illinois?
Illinois accounting intern roles are posted by Shure, GGP, and RLI and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and regional public accounting offices means both large corporate finance teams and mid-size CPA firms are consistent sources of intern openings throughout the year.
Which Illinois cities have the most accounting intern jobs?
Chicago, Niles, and Moline have the most accounting intern openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the largest share by far given its concentration of corporate headquarters, Big Four and regional public accounting offices, and financial services firms, while Schaumburg and Peoria contribute meaningfully because of large anchor employers in manufacturing and healthcare that maintain sizable accounting departments.
Are there remote accounting intern jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most entry-level roles, since accounting work is largely desk-based and data-driven. About 83% of accounting intern openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting a broader shift across corporate finance and public accounting teams. Tasks most commonly done remotely include data entry, financial statement preparation, and spreadsheet reconciliation, while audit fieldwork and client-facing work typically remain on-site.
How can I get hired as a accounting intern in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to structured intern programs at Illinois-based corporations and public accounting firms that explicitly target first- or second-year college students with no prior work history. Caterpillar, Walgreens, and large regional firms such as Baker Tilly run formal rotational and early-career accounting programs in Illinois. Volunteering with VITA tax assistance sites, which operate through community colleges across Illinois, builds verifiable experience. Candidates who have begun CPA exam preparation through the Illinois Board of Examiners demonstrate initiative that offsets limited work history.
Where can I find and apply to accounting intern jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to accounting intern jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your program year, skills, and preferred location or format, and apply directly to the positions that fit your situation.
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