Accounting Internship - Summer 2027

The role

You will perform daily operational accounting tasks and complete internship-specific projects. This role involves financial activity reconciliation, month-end close processes, and variance analysis.

What you will do

• Assist with the posting and reconciling of daily financial activity in the GL
• Review daily cash activity and ensure transactions are accurately recorded
• Participate in the month-end close process, including the analysis of accruals, fixed assets, and prepaid transactions
• Prepare variance analysis for specific CTC legal entities and/or PnL groups
• Complete 2-6 week projects designed to pair intern interests with Accounting team initiatives

Required qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related field
• Graduate between December 2027 and August 2028
• Demonstrated record of success (academics, awards, volunteering, community service, etc.)
• Can participate in the full duration of the 8-week program from mid-June to early August 2027

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Free housing with fellow CTC interns in downtown Chicago
• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks

About the company

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) is a proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making. It has provided liquidity across derivatives exchanges worldwide for over three decades.