Accounting Summer Intern

Accounting Intern

Founded in 2017, NinjaHoldings works to give everyday Americans better access to financial services than traditional institutions typically provide. Through our CreditNinja and NinjaCard brands, we offer digital banking and lending products designed for consumers often overlooked, paired with incentives that support long-term financial improvement. Our Edge brand extends this expertise to other companies, providing underwriting, fraud detection, and analytics services. Headquartered in Chicago with a distributed global workforce, we are a lean, growing organization committed to advancing consumer finance in the US.

NinjaHoldings is seeking a self-motivated, intellectually curious Accounting Intern who is interested in the opportunity to grow and learn as part of a dynamic team at the heart of the NinjaHoldings' financial reporting function. Our internship program offers an opportunity to work on real projects that move the business forward while receiving hands-on professional development.

When: May-August 2027

Location: Hybrid, downtown Chicago HQ (in-office 2x/week). Candidates must be local or able to relocate independently - relocation assistance is not provided.

Schedule: 40 hours/week

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare journal entries, financial statement analysis and account reconciliations
• Reconcile high-volume cash transactions and research reconciling items in loan management system
• Assist in streamlining of accounting processed and procedures
• Support Accounting Manager with strategic projects
• Track real-time performance of the loan portfolio using SQL-based data visualization tools
• Support team members within the Accounting team

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Incoming or current senior in an Undergraduate or Graduate Degree Program in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Strong quantitative analytical skills
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines, follow through to completion, and present conclusions of analysis to senior management in an organized and thoughtful manner
• Experience with SQL or other relational database tools a plus

Benefits & Perks:

• Potential path to full-time employment for high performing interns
• Fast-paced, high-energy work environment
• Real opportunity to make an immediate impact at a growth-stage company
• Build relationships with full-time employees from day one
• Convenient downtown Chicago office located in the heart of the city

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.