Description

Are you passionate about accounting and ready to jump-start your career? Lakeside Book Company - North America's largest book manufacturer - is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Accounting Intern to join our on-site team.

Here, you won't just shadow - you'll work side-by-side with our experienced Accounting and Finance professionals, gaining real-world experience and making a real impact.

What You'll Do:

• Support day-to-day accounting activities, including account analysis, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Help document, test, and improve accounting processes
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Contribute to special projects and ad hoc reporting as needed

Who You Are:

• Junior or Senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Strong Excel skills and general proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Detail-oriented with solid analytical and communication skills
• Team-focused and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Why Intern at Lakeside?

• Hands-on experience working on business-impacting projects
• Exposure to enterprise-level accounting and finance strategy and operations
• Mentorship from industry professionals
• Build in-demand skills that boost your career
• Be part of a supportive, innovative, and forward thinking team

Location: Warrenville, IL or Nashville, TN

Pay: $22/hour

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week.

Length of Internship: 12 weeks (May 18, 2026 through August 7, 2026)

Physical Requirements

This position primarily operates in an office environment (on-site or remote) and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers. The role requires prolonged periods of sitting, as well as occasional walking, standing, or light lifting (up to 10 pounds). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.