Base: not specified; bonus/equity: up to a $5,000 ...
On-site
Accounts payable and receivable processes
Bank statement and general ledger reconciliation
Month-end and year-end closing activities
Waste Connections is seeking an Accounting Intern for Summer 2026 at their Elk Grove Village, IL location. This role offers hands-on experience in corporate accounting within the environmental services industry and emphasizes a culture of servant leadership and employee empowerment
Job Summary
As an Accounting Intern with Waste Connections, you’ll gain hands-on experience in corporate accounting within the environmental services industry.
You’ll work alongside experienced professionals to support daily accounting operations, assist with financial reporting, and contribute to projects that improve our financial systems.
This position will be based in Elk Grove Village, IL and offers up to a $5,000 bonus payout and housing assistance as needed.
Matching Summary
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Waste Connections is seeking an Accounting Intern for Summer 2026 at their Elk Grove Village, IL location. This role offers hands-on experience in corporate accounting within the environmental services industry and emphasizes a culture of servant leadership and employee empowerment.
Salary
Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: Up to a $5,000 bonus payout; Benefits: Housing assistance
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Accounts payable and receivable processes
Bank statement and general ledger reconciliation
Month-end and year-end closing activities
Financial statement preparation
Cost allocations and service revenues tracking
Nice-to-have
Servant Leadership work culture
Individual initiative and creativity
Work hard/play harder culture
Process improvement initiatives
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP preferred)