Accounting and Finance Intern
Posted on 10/30/2025

NinjaTrader
No salary listed
Chicago, IL, USA
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Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader! As an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker, we're on a mission to empower traders to take control of their financial destiny. How do we do it? We provide cutting-edge products and services that enhance the trading journey. Whether a seasoned pro or just starting out, NinjaTrader equips traders with award-winning software and brokerage services to navigate the world's leading financial markets with confidence.
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Finance and Accounting at NinjaTrader
As a Summer Intern in our Finance Department, you will be working with our Accounting Team. All interns will be a part of a 10-week program within our Finance team. This program is designed to identify future leaders of NinjaTrader. The development program will offer valuable industry and functional insight. You will have the opportunity to have a mentor and learn from senior leadership at the Company. Example projects could include preparation of weekly accounts payable; General ledger entries; Review financial policies and procedures of the company; Analyze results and trends and reconcile balance sheet accounts; Other financial reporting and analysis.
What You'll Gain:
- Real-world experience in accounting and finance
- Mentorship from experienced professionals in the industry
- Opportunity to work on impactful projects that contribute to the company's success
- Networking opportunities within the fintech industry
- A possible full-time employment offer based on performance
What You'll Do:
- Assist with weekly processing of accounts payable and related transactions
- Participate in month-end close process by posting general ledger entries and preparing account reconciliations
- Partner with FP&A and Financial Operations teams on ad-hoc projects
- Analyze financial results and trends
- Participate on cross-functional teams
What you'll need:
- Junior or Senior currently pursuing a degree in Accounting or Business with relevant coursework or experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Superior leadership abilities
- Strong business acumen, communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly motivated to achieve desired goals and objectives
- Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills to solve complex business problems
- Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and handle multiple tasks with ease
- Must be detail- and results-oriented with a proven track record of success
Bonus points for:
- Previous internship or professional experience supporting a similar function
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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