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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Chicago

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  • You must be enrolled in an accredited college, reside within MWRD boundaries, be a U.S. citizen or authorized worker, have communication skills, and knowledge of accounting principles. Excel proficiency is required.
  • You will analyze revenue, process invoices, prepare reports, manage documents, resolve inquiries, review time and payroll reports, and reconcile accounts and adjustments.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program in an accredited college or university and will be enrolled in the 2025/2026 school year.
  • Permanent residency within the territorial boundaries of the MWRD (students may attend school outside the territorial boundaries).
  • You must be a citizen or national of the United States, or an individual who is otherwise legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedures.
  • Ability to compile, analyze and summarize financial information.
  • Proficiency planning and organize work in an efficient manner.
  • Familiarity with standard office equipment such as a computer and printer.
  • Experience using business operating software (e.g., SAP, MS Excel, MS Outlook).
  • Applicants must be enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year college program with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in analyzing and processing the District's daily revenue receipts and invoices.
  • Assist in the preparation and maintenance of various standard and ad hoc accounting and financial reports using various software, maintain and monitor accounting and financial records, books, and databases.
  • File and retrieve documents and reports.
  • Review and process invoices using the SAP ERP system and Readsoft software.
  • Communicate with internal and external end users to respond to inquiries and resolve issues.
  • Assist with reviewing time entry reports for discrepancies, adjustments, and confirming holiday rules are followed.
  • Assist in reviewing payroll reports for correct earnings, proper taxes and pension type for new hires, and master data discrepancies.
  • Review and process jury duty recoveries, military pay adjustments, garnishment entry and timesheet amendments.
  • Reconcile payroll accounts, tax reports, and quota balances.
  • Compute and enter quota and lost time adjustments.

FAQs

What is the pay rate for the Finance Intern position?

The Finance Intern position offers a pay rate of $18.00 per hour.

How many working days are interns allowed per calendar year?

Paid interns are limited to 119 working days per calendar year.

What educational background is required for this internship?

Applicants must be enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year college program with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance.

What documents are required to apply for the internship?

Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation, cover letter, and resume.

Are there any residency requirements for applicants?

Yes, applicants must have permanent residency within the territorial boundaries of the MWRD.

What are the eligibility requirements for this internship?

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program at an accredited college or university and will be enrolled in the 2025/2026 school year; they must also be a U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located at the Main Office Building, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60611.

What specific tasks will the Finance Intern be responsible for?

The Finance Intern will assist in analyzing daily revenue receipts, preparing accounting reports, filing documents, processing invoices, reviewing payroll reports, and reconciling payroll accounts.

Who can I contact for more information about the internship program?

Questions regarding the internship program can be directed to MWRDInternships@mwrd.org.

What software should I be familiar with for this internship?

Familiarity with SAP, MS Excel, and MS Outlook is required for this internship.

The MWRD treats wastewater and manages stormwater for the Chicago region.

Government
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1889
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Established in 1889, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is an award-winning, special purpose government agency responsible for wastewater treatment and stormwater management in Cook County, Illinois. The MWRD provides services throughout an 883 square mile area which includes the City of Chicago and suburban communities. The MWRD serves an equivalent pop. of 10.35 million citizens; 5.25 million people, a commercial and industrial equivalent of 4.5 million people, and a combined sewer overflow of .6 million people. The MWRD's 554 miles of intercepting sewers and force mains range in size from 12 inches to 27 feet in diameter and are fed by approximately 10,000 local sewer system connections. The MWRD's Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP) is one of the country’s largest public works projects for pollution and flood control. Four tunnel systems total 109 miles of tunnels, nine to 33 feet in diameter and 150 to 300 feet underground, are in operation. Three TARP reservoirs are in operation and construction is in progress on the remaining 6.5 billion gallon portion of the McCook Reservoir. The MWRD owns and operates the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, the world’s largest, in addition to six other plants and 23 pumping stations. Treating an average of 1.4 billion gallons of wastewater each day, the MWRD's total wastewater treatment capacity is over 2 billion gallons per day. The MWRD recycles all biosolids and has an aggressive outreach program.