General Accounting Internship- Summer 2026, Full Time/Paid/12 Weeks

Compensation Details: $22.00 per hour Why should you join our team? We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand. Job Description: Your Responsibilities The General Accounting internship will give you the opportunity to experience general accounting practices for a privately held, medium sized corporation. This internship will provide Accounting students with a great opportunity to achieve the following objectives: • Assist in the month end close process, including the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations • Perform department variance analysis during month end close process • Assist in electronic document filing initiatives • Prepare monthly compliance management reports • Ad Hoc analysis at the request of management • Utilize SAP, a widely used accounting system • Work with all levels of department personnel • Other responsibilities as assigned The ideal intern will possess the following: • Working towards a bachelor’s degree in the following area(s): Accounting or Finance, including completion of the multiple core accounting curriculum • Entering Senior year of college (Graduating December ’26 or May ’27) • General understanding of US GAAP • Solid PC skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, and Power Point) • Strong oral and written communication skills • Analytical and problem-solving skills • Adaptability and ability to learn quickly in high-pressure environments • Ambitious self-starter who has demonstrated the ability to contribute as an effective team member • Takes ownership and accountability of projects and responsibilities • Excellent time management and organizational skills • Demonstrated motivation and initiative to succeed • Knowledge and interest in Ace Hardware Corporation • Ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday for 12 weeks • Willingness and ability to give presentations to colleagues, managers and directors Why Ace? Ace Hardware (headquartered in Oak Brook, IL) is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with over 5,800 locally owned and operated stores in approximately 60 countries. Since 1924, Ace has become a part of local communities around the world and known as the place with the Helpful Hardware Folks. Want to be notified when new jobs are posted? Follow the link below to create an account and set up custom job alerts: Create Job Alert () We want to hear from you When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets. Equal Opportunity Employer Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws. Disclaimer The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires. Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview. This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Ace Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with over 5,800 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 60 countries. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., Ace and its subsidiaries operate an expansive network of distribution centers in the U.S. and have distribution capabilities in Ningbo, China; and Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico. Since 1924, Ace has become a part of local communities around the world and known as the place with the helpful hardware folks. For more information, visit acehardware.com or newsroom.acehardware.com.