Accounting Intern

About the Role

The Accounting Intern will work closely with an Accounting Manager. This will be a key role that will add value across our entire organization. The position will involve helping gathering financial information and providing analysis and guidance to managers, department heads, and executives across the organization, in order to assist them in weighing the financial impact of certain business decisions. The role will assist the Manager of Accounting Planning in forecasting, reporting, and distributing financial reports to all departments within Echo. The intern will develop a knowledge of all of Echo's business units, and the customers and sales reps that make these up. This position will also have insight to various projects and roles the compose the Echo Accounting team.

What We're Looking For

• Passion for Logistics: A keen interest and willingness to learn and try new things
• Possess a can-do attitude and believes anything is possible with the right focus
• Be organized, professional, and coachable with strong problem solving, communication, time management, and project management skills
• Team Player: Willingness to collaborate and support the team in various ways

What You'll Gain

• Hands-On Experience: Work on impactful opportunities related to our clients and company
• Career Development: Enhance your skills and build a strong work ethic
• Network Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals and attend company events

Responsibilities & Job Duties

• Partner with the specified Accounting team on a capstone project
• Research and assist with requests related to Accounting projects
• Projects may include assisting with analysis, reporting, statements, and much more in the accounting and financial space.
• Opportunity to shadow individuals within different departments
• Give a presentation to all leadership detailing experiences and goals met during internship, and a project

What's in it for You?

• 10-week paid internship working alongside various teams at Echo
• Join a vibrant team with casual dress in a collaborative, can-do environment
• Enjoy a hybrid working model
• Learning resources outside your day-to-day roles
• Exposure to real-business experiences
• Potential for full-time employment

Requirements

• Must be able to start May 24th, 2027 and complete the entire 10 week program
• Currently enrolled at a university as a rising senior, with at least one semester remaining after completion of internship
• Able to work in our Chicago office 3 days and hybrid 2 days a week
• 3.5 GPA requirement

Pay

$35,223.00-50,166.00 per year