Summer 2025 Intern - Accounting, Expense

Our Story Founded in 2008, Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower's capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their vision of "well-th. rebalanced." Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., we operate as a registered investment advisor (RIA). Hightower's Summer Internship Program: Our Interns have the chance to learn more about Hightower's culture and businesses while developing practical skills necessary for future success and post-graduate opportunities. The 10-week summer program includes weekly conversations with C-level professionals related to career development, networking opportunities with Hightower with fellow interns and colleagues, and engaging workshops related post-graduation skills and money management. The program culminates with a final presentation given to Hightower executives and managers The summer internship program is aimed to provide opportunities to: Learn directly from industry experts by having weekly 1:1 conversation related to career development Attend workshops related post-college career paths and personal development Gain exposure to the financial services industry Develop a comprehensive understanding of specific team and department initiatives and goal As an intern, you will participate in development meeting, a variety of networking, mentoring and community events, all intended to reinforce the Core Values of the Program - Education, Innovation, Leadership, Collaboration and Service. The internship will run from June 4th, 2025, to August 8th, 2025 and compensates $23.00 an hour. Your Future Team You will be part of the Expense team within the larger Controllership team reporting to Hightower's Expense Accounting Manager. What You'll Do Assist with the preparation of monthly cash reconciliations Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and analysis Prepare adjusting month-end journal entries for corporate and advisor P&Ls Review general ledger details for outstanding invoices in SAP Concur Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial data and information flow across the organization What You'll Bring Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (specifically VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and Data Sorting) AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Hightower is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law. You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.

Location: Schiller Park, IL, US

Posted Date: 1/9/2025