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Accounting Intern

CompanyVillage of Mount Prospect
LocationMount Prospect
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 6, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Accounting Intern will assist with accounts payable processing and various accounting functions such as bank reconciliation and journal entries. Additional responsibilities include customer service tasks and ensuring confidentiality of office records.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
187
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
30 hours
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About The Company
Mount Prospect, Illinois is a northwest suburb of Chicago. With a diverse population of over 56,000, an extensive school system and a strong base of both retail and professional businesses, Mount Prospect is a vibrant community that has much to offer, yet retains a sense of small town charm. The mission of the Mount Prospect village government is to advance our community's collective quality of life and potential through adaptive leadership and leading-edge service delivery.
About the Role

Description

The Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois, population 56,852 is located along Metra’s Union Pacific Northwest Line, 22 miles from downtown Chicago and five miles north of O’Hare International Airport. The Finance Department is seeking to hire an Accounting Intern for a temporary employment assignment.


General Responsibilities: Assist with accounts payable processing. Assist with accounting functions including but not limited, bank reconciliation, journal entries, helping to create the annual budget book, capital asset planning and audit work. Perform customer service tasks in front office as needed. Ensure strict confidentiality of office records and customer information. See full job description for details.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent, must be enrolled in college, university, or other accredited continuing education with an emphasis in business or accounting. We would be willing to accept an equivalent combination of education and experience. 


This position is flexible based on your schedule and hours may vary depending on departmental needs but generally between 10-30 hours per week. Finance department is open Monday through Friday from 8:30a.m to 5 p.m. The number of hours worked will not exceed 999 in a year.


The Village of Mount Prospect is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to be a welcoming and inclusive place for all. People of diverse backgrounds, veterans and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Key Skills
Accounts PayableBank ReconciliationJournal EntriesBudgetingCapital Asset PlanningAudit WorkCustomer ServiceConfidentiality
Categories
Finance & AccountingGovernment & Public SectorAdministrative