Location: Arlington Heights
Office: Internal Services
Department: Accounting
Company Overview:
Pace is the premier suburban transit provider, safely and efficiently moving people to work, school, and other regional destinations. Pace’s family of public transportation offers affordable and environmentally responsible transit options for the residents of 274 municipalities in Cook, Will, DuPage, Kane, Lake, and McHenry counties. The backbone of Chicago’s suburbs, Pace serves tens of thousands of daily riders. One of the largest bus services in North America, Pace covers 3,677 square miles, an area nearly the size of the state of Connecticut and about 15 times the size of the City of Chicago. Pace’s innovative approach to public transportation gives the agency a national reputation as an industry leader.
Job Description:
Under the direction of the Section Manager, Accounts Payable/Receivable, the summer accounting intern will assist the Pace Accounting Department with various tasks, including vouchering accounts payable invoices which allows Pace to pay invoices on time. The intern may also sort and distribute finance department mail, assist with daily bank deposits, assist with various other projects, including conducting physical inventories. The intern, by the end of the summer, will have a better understanding of finance and accounting duties and responsibilities in a government agency, as well as an understanding of office etiquette and being a team player.
Term of Internship:
June 2, 2025 - August 15, 2025
Qualifications:
Age:
18+.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalency and be enrolled in an accredited 2-year or 4-year college.
Proficiencies:
Must demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time, type, and process paper/electronic documents.
Work Location:
Pace Headquarters, 550 W. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005.
Hours
Up to 37.5 hours per week.
Working Conditions:
The position is based in an office setting with standard office equipment. The typical workday is conducted over an 8-hour period and can begin as early as 7:00 am and end no later than 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. However, the business needs of Pace may result in work schedules outside the typical hours/workdays. This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote telecommuting.
Salary:
$21/hr.
Benefits:
Regional Ride Pass for free transportation on Metra, CTA, and Pace.
Pace is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. If you encounter difficulties or limitations in using or accessing our online application, or if you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, participate in interviews, complete any pre-employment testing, or engage in any other aspect of the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Devlin.collins@pacebus.com.
Pace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
