Accounting Internship - Summer 2027

<div class="content-intro"><p>Chicago Trading Company (CTC) is a premier proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making.  Our collaborative culture fuels innovation in quantitative research, systematic trading strategies, and cutting-edge trading technology.  For over three decades CTC has provided critical liquidity across derivatives exchanges worldwide - making them fairer, more transparent, and more efficient.</p>

<p>We strive to be the most innovative firm in the industry today, tomorrow, and long into the future while upholding ethical excellence. We believe that CTC makes a positive impact on the markets, the lives of our employees, and all the communities to which we belong. Started in 1995 by a team of forward-thinking Traders, we are proud to call ourselves an industry leader that keeps making markets and each other better.</p></div><p><span data-contrast="auto">We are currently seeking an Accounting Intern to join Chicago Trading Company (CTC)! As an Accounting Intern, you will be challenged to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment and will play a role in the firm's daily financial operations. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>

<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">What </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">y</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">ou'll</span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">d</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">o</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":280,"335559739":120}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="auto">You will focus on a mix of daily operational accounting tasks as well as on internship-specific project work tailored to match CTC initiatives with your future career goals. As part of the Summer Associate cohort, you will also have the opportunity to learn from and network with Quant Trading Interns and Software Engineering Interns.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>

<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Operational Accounting</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":160,"335559739":80}"> </span></p>

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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Assist with the posting and reconciling of daily financial activity in the GL</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Review daily cash activity and ensure transactions are accurately recorded</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Participate in the month-end close process, including the analysis of accruals, fixed assets, and prepaid transactions </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Prepare variance analysis for specific CTC legal entities and/or PnL groups</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>

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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Internship-Specific Projects</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":160,"335559739":80}"> </span></p>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">2-6 week projects defined at the start of the internship, designed to pair intern interests with Accounting team initiatives.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>

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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">What to E</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">xpect</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":280,"335559739":120}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="auto">The 8-week internship program gives you insight into CTC's culture and an inward look into what our business is all about. Expect to:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>

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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Work in an impactful role mirroring that of a full-time Accountant and Finance team member</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Get hands-on experience with financial analysis and exposure to various accounting systems</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Have daily or weekly one-on-one meetings with your manager to ensure you are progressing and learning throughout the program</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Receive mentorship from members of our Finance leadership team</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],&q