Summer Accounting Intern at Heidrick & Struggles in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) is the world's foremost advisor on executive leadership, driving superior client performance through premier human capital leadership advisory services. For more than 70 years, we've delivered value for our clients by leveraging unrivaled expertise to help organizations discover and enable outstanding leaders and teams. Learn more at
www.heidrick.com




Job Description:




Who we Are



Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) is a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, serving the senior-level talent and consulting needs of the world's top organizations. In our role as trusted leadership advisors, we partner with our clients to develop future-ready leaders and organizations, bringing together our services and offerings in executive search, diversity and inclusion, leadership assessment and development, organization and team acceleration, culture shaping and on-demand, independent talent solutions. Heidrick & Struggles pioneered the profession of executive search more than 70 years ago. Today, the firm provides integrated talent and human capital solutions to help our clients change the world, one leadership team at a time.®


Additional information on the firm can be found at www.heidrick.com.



The Role



This role is part of the 2025 Global Internship Program, starting in June for ten consecutive weeks and ending in August. Our internship program will expose you to the leadership advisory and executive search industries while preparing you for a career at Heidrick & Struggles through hands-on development, seminars, and coaching. Each intern is given the opportunity to present their project work at the program's conclusion.


Our Accounting department is responsible for preparing and supporting Heidrick's financial statements. Accounting helps support various business functions through financial analysis and driving processes within the business. Accounting encompasses various teams, including revenue recognition, compensation and general accounting, and financial reporting.



Responsibilities

• Support the timely and accurate preparation of monthly journal entries


• Conduct the review of monthly account analysis, by reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies


• Assist with the preparation of internal and external audit requests


• Work with various business partners (billing, contract administration, accounts payable, payroll) for timely preparation and resolution of deliverables


• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Required Qualifications

• Majoring in Accounting


• Graduating between December 2026 and June 2027


• Proactive, energetic, and possessing a strong work ethic


• A critical thinker who exhibits problem solving abilities


• Able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint


• Familiarity with accounting processes and software (PeopleSoft General Ledger and Oracle HFM a plus)


• Energized by a heavy workload and tight deadlines


• Passion for the accounting industry and its best practices


• Pursuing a CPA licensure once requirements are met

Pay Range Guidelines for this Position:
The hourly range for this position is 24.00 USD to 24.00 USD. Compensation is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience and skills.


Heidrick & Struggles is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or citizenship status.


Heidrick & Struggles is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and/or adjustments during our recruitment process. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation and/or adjustment, please inform your Talent Acquisition professional. Apply Now