Accounting Internship Summer 2026

Waste Connections

Elk Grove Village, IL, US
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

Match Score: 85

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)

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter