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Accounting Intern

CompanyMAT Holdings, Inc
LocationHawthorn Woods
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 26, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist the department with essential accounting functions such as month-end reporting and account reconciliations while gaining knowledge of financial statements and trial balance accounts. Additionally, the role involves contributing to accounting projects focused on process improvement and standardization.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$14 - $17
Company Size
1169
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Since 1984, MAT Holdings, Inc. has been a diverse, privately-held organization specializing in the engineering, manufacturing, and distribution of high-quality products. With headquarters in Long Grove, IL, MAT has grown to include six subsidiary companies in the U.S. and twelve worldwide, employing over 14,000 people. We proudly deliver high-quality products and trusted brands across two primary sectors: Automotive and Consumer. Within the Automotive segment, we operate the MAT Foundry Group, producing cast iron components for automotive and industrial applications; the Friction Group, specializing in friction braking parts; and the Suspension Components Group, providing suspension systems and components. Our Consumer segment offers a wide array of products, including fencing, lawn and garden accessories, air compressors, pneumatic tools, and outdoor power equipment. Whether we're helping a DIY enthusiast tackle their next project, supplying a crucial component to a global automaker, or providing a durable solution for agricultural needs, we're committed to Delivering Value Together™.
About the Role

Company Description

Join our vertically integrated team at MAT Holdings, Inc., a leading global manufacturer with a 40-year history. We're proud to provide employment opportunities for more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.

You will find our products in home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores and automotive chains. They're in the cars you drive, the trailers you tow, and the heavy-duty machinery you operate.

MAT can maintain consistent expertise and solutions across the entire supply chain. We’re experts in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics and distribution, marketing, design, and customer service — we don't just make it happen, we ensure it happens with excellence.

We’re more than manufacturing, we’re MAT.

Job Description

Spend your summer gaining hands-on experience in your chosen field of study at our Long Grove, IL corporate headquarters. As an Intern within our Finance and Accounting group, you will be partnered with department leaders as you complete meaningful projects and contribute to corporate initiatives. You will also participate in the activities that support the financial well-being of our organization. Our team is ready to help you learn and grow!

Upon successful completion of the Accounting Internship, highly qualified interns may be offered full-time positions within the Finance/Accounting Department.

Pay range: $14 - 17 per hour

Principle Responsibilities

  • Assist the department with month-end reporting, account reconciliations, and other accounting functions.
  • Gain knowledge of financial statements, trial balance accounts, and account structure.
  • Assist in accounting projects for process improvement and standardization.
  • Additional duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Competencies

  • Motivated to learn new skills and actively participate in projects.
  • Strong communicator, both verbal and written.
  • Detailed-oriented and process-driven with a knack for solving problems.

Education/Experience

  • Freshman to Juniors pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Key Skills
Month-End ReportingAccount ReconciliationsFinancial StatementsTrial Balance AccountsProcess ImprovementStandardizationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook
Categories
Finance & AccountingManufacturingLogistics