Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.
About the Opportunity:
The Life Fitness Internship Program 2025 is now accepting applicants in their junior and senior year. We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team as summer interns. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Accounting and develop valuable skills and contribute to Life Fitness' mission and goals.
Successful applicants will be assigned meaningful and challenging work suitable for their background. The program advisor(s) and mentors will meet with you regularly to identify and develop your summer objectives. All positions are PAID, hybrid schedule, and based in the Chicagoland area. The Internship Program will run for 11-weeks. NOT AVAILABLE FOR REMOTE OPPORTUNITY.
Responsibilities:
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Actively contribute and have an impact in a business-critical project.
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Perform day-to-day duties and responsibilities in related field or business function.
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Collaborate with fellow interns on an 11-week-long group case study and present the results to senior leaders, stakeholders, and managers.
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Attend and participate in team meetings.
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Perform day-to-day development related activities of the accounting team such as:
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Balance sheet reconciliations.
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Month-end and quarter-end close activities.
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Prepare journal entries and reconcile cash activity.
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Prepare, process, and input data into proper accounts.
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Research and solve any financial discrepancies and make adjustments to accounts, when needed.
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Coordinate supporting documentation for general ledger transactions.
Requirements:
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Must reside in Chicagoland area.
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Currently enrolled in full-time bachelor’s degree program, graduating in 2026 or 2027.
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Strong academic standing preferred, minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
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Initiative, positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
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Excellent organizational skills
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Professional written and verbal communication skills.
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Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to adapt well to different situations and thrive in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
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Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
What’s in it for you?
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Gain valuable and hands-on experience in Accounting.
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Opportunity to work with a diverse and talented team.
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Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
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Networking opportunities with industry experts.
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Develop and refine your skills.
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Exposure to various aspects of the business.
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Potential for career advancement and consideration for future employment opportunities within Life Fitness.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today! Applications will be accepted until January 31st, 2025. Application review and initial phone interviews will start in February 2025.
Want to take the next step in your career?
Life Fitness/Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.
Life Fitness/Hammer Strength is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness/Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
There continues to be a significant increase in phishing attempts across all industries where fraudsters are impersonating real employees and sending fictitious job offers to applicants in a scheme to obtain sensitive information. Please note that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength will never ask for your financial information at any part of the interview process, including the post-offer stage, and will only correspond through “@lifefitness.com” or "@indoorcycling.com" domain email addresses or “[email protected]” for U.S. opportunities.
Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.
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What We Do
For over five decades, Life Fitness/Hammer Strength has crafted state-of-the art cardio and strength equipment that moves in sync with the human body, helping athletes and exercisers globally, become faster, stronger, and healthier.
We created fitness. Now we’re making it better.
In 1968 Dr. Keene Dimick invented the first piece of electronic fitness equipment – the exercise bike. His creative spirit is in our DNA and continues to inspire us every day.
Today, the way people live, work and play is ever-changing. A phenomenon that is putting new challenges on our collective wellbeing. As creators in fitness, we notice and act on this by innovating, engineering and manufacturing the best workout experiences that move every partner, customer, athlete and exerciser, forward together.
We believe that everybody gains from working out.
That is why, at Life Fitness/Hammer Strength, we partner with our customers to create intuitive, high-performance, cardio and strength solutions, that move with the body’s natural biomechanics to make every goal feel possible.
Driven by the standards demanded by elite athletes, we share a passion to engineer our products to be accessible to all – young and old, athlete and improver, well and in-recovery.
As experts in fitness equipment innovation, we set the bar for our industry. By never compromising on performance, quality, or reliability, we continue to raise that bar.
Our purpose is to empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.
Why Work With Us
We’re a customer-centric team, passionate about working together to deliver innovative fitness solutions that benefit both facilities and exercisers in over 160 countries. We value proactive collaborators who love a challenge, are eager to make a lasting impact, and are interested in growing with our business.
Inspire. Innovate. Make an impact
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