Accounting Intern

Our Safety Culture:

The safety and health of our employees is this company’s most important business consideration. Lakeside Book will provide a safe and secure working environment to support our goal of zero accidents and injuries.

Lakeside Book commits to being good stewards of the environment by conducting environmentally responsible business practices while continuing to be good neighbors and partners in the communities in which we live and work.  
 

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Launch Your Accounting Career with Hands-On Experience at Lakeside Book Company!

Are you passionate about accounting and ready to jump-start your career? Lakeside Book Company — North America’s largest book manufacturer — is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Accounting Intern to join our on-site team.

Here, you won't just shadow — you'll work side-by-side with our experienced Accounting and Finance professionals, gaining real-world experience and making a real impact.

What You’ll Do:

• Support day-to-day accounting activities, including account analysis, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Help document, test, and improve accounting processes
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Contribute to special projects and ad hoc reporting as needed

Who You Are:

• Junior or Senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Strong Excel skills and general proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Detail-oriented with solid analytical and communication skills
• Team-focused and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Why Intern at Lakeside?

• Hands-on experience working on business-impacting projects
• Exposure to enterprise-level accounting and finance strategy and operations
• Mentorship from industry professionals
• Build in-demand skills that boost your career
• Be part of a supportive, innovative, and forward thinking team

Location: Warrenville, IL or Nashville, TN

Pay: $22/hour

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week.

Length of Internship: 12 weeks (May 18, 2026 through August 7, 2026)

Physical Requirements

This position primarily operates in an office environment (on-site or remote) and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers. The role requires prolonged periods of sitting, as well as occasional walking, standing, or light lifting (up to 10 pounds). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What we offer you:

• Paid time off 
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k with company match 
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation & recognition programs

About Us:

Lakeside Book Company loves books!  To us, every book matters. Every word. Every page. Every hand that helped build it. Our history has shown that we are leaders and innovators. We have a team-winning culture, where all of our people have a voice. While we are old in years, we are new at heart.  Come join our mission to keep the world reading.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Lakeside Book Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions please contact talent@lakesidebook.com.

*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.