Accounting Intern, Client Site Support

About Overhead Solutions Group Overhead Solutions Group is a Forbes-recognized CPA firm serving nonprofit organizations, grant-funded entities, and mission-driven businesses. We help our clients strengthen their accounting systems, prepare for audits, meet grant and compliance requirements, and produce financial information they can use.

We are a small firm, so the work here is not narrow. People own their projects, work directly with clients, and see how a whole engagement fits together. We hire and promote against five values: Excellence, Accountability, Integrity, Preparedness, and Impact.

The Role We're looking for an accounting or finance student who wants hands-on bookkeeping and audit experience. You'll spend most of your time on-site with clients in and around Waukegan. You'll organize their financial records, reconcile accounts, and help get their books ready for close and audit. You'll report to [Supervisor name] and check in regularly with our accounting team.

What You'll Do

Travel to client sites, mostly in Waukegan and Lake County Collect, scan, and upload receipts, invoices, and statements Attach supporting documents to transactions in the accounting system Find missing documentation and follow up with clients to get it Reconcile bank, credit card, and other balance sheet accounts Research and resolve reconciliation differences Review transactions for proper documentation and coding Help with month-end and year-end close Prepare schedules and documents requested by auditors Keep electronic accounting and audit files organized Keep the OSG team updated on the status of your work

What You'll Learn QuickBooks Online and other cloud accounting systems Bank and credit card reconciliations Month-end and year-end close Documentation standards and audit preparation Nonprofit and small business accounting Working directly with clients This internship is a good fit if you're aiming for a staff accountant, audit associate, or client accounting role after graduation.

What You Need Currently pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field Completed or currently taking introductory accounting Strong organization and attention to detail Comfortable handling confidential financial records Able to work independently and follow set procedures Clear written and verbal communication Basic Excel or Google Sheets skills Reliable transportation to client sites in the Waukegan and Chicago area

Nice to Have Bookkeeping, accounting, or administrative experience QuickBooks Online experience Familiarity with bank and credit card reconciliations Interest in nonprofit accounting, audit, or public accounting