About the role#
As an Accounting Intern at ITW Mechanical Fastening, you will gain hands-on experience by supporting Finance and Operations teams. You will work on real business initiatives, including financial reporting, data analytics, and process improvement. This role helps you build skills for a future career in accounting or finance while contributing to projects that support leadership decision-making.
What you'll do#
- Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting tasks.
- Partner with Finance and Operations to develop reporting tools that improve access to key information.
- Organize, validate, and analyze financial and operational data to identify trends.
- Evaluate current reporting processes to find ways to simplify, automate, and improve efficiency.
- Explore how AI and automation tools can improve the accessibility of financial reporting.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and present your project outcomes and recommendations to division leadership.
What you'll need#
- Rising senior status pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work effectively across teams with strong communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple priorities.
- An analytical mindset with a high level of attention to detail and comfort working with large data sets.
- Resourceful, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools is preferred.
- Exposure to AI, automation, or process improvement initiatives is preferred.
- Previous internship, project, or coursework related to accounting, finance, or business analytics is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Glenview, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Type: Full-time, on-site internship.
- Compensation: $23.95 per hour.
About ITW
ITW is a global multi-industrial manufacturing company based in Glenview, Illinois. It operates seven distinct segments that produce industrial machinery and specialty products for markets including automotive, construction, and food equipment. The organization employs approximately 43,000 people across its worldwide operations. In 2025, the company reported 16 billion dollars in revenue.
How to get in at ITW
Applying early is a significant advantage when pursuing an internship at ITW, as recruiters often review candidates before the applicant pile grows too large. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, helping you secure a spot at the front of the line. Taking the time to prepare your materials early is a smart move in a competitive market. You can use Intern Insider to surface the recruiters behind the company's roles so you can reach out directly to ask about the position or a referral. This approach often improves response rates compared to submitting an application into a general queue, as it allows you to connect with the people actually managing the hiring process.
