Cash Compliance & Controls (C3) Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern, Cash Compliance & Controls Team | Compass Group USA

The Tone:
This is an internship at Compass Group USA, located in Charlotte, NC, with a hybrid work model. Compass Group is the leading foodservice and support services company in the US, delivering services across all 50 states to a wide range of venues including award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, stadiums, arenas, convention centers, and museums, supported by 250,000 associates. This role is essential for managing the integrity of the company’s credit card and banking transactions, directly influencing financial operations and compliance. The intern will gain hands-on experience with large data volumes, reconciliations, compliance monitoring, and financial reporting processes, contributing to the company’s ongoing growth, innovation, and legacy.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time (40 hours a week, Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM)
• Location: Hybrid, Charlotte, NC

• Team: Cash Compliance & Controls (C3) Team of eleven
• Mission: Manage the integrity of Compass’s credit card and banking transactions while ensuring compliance with company financial policies and internal controls, providing direct financial impact.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Excel, Remedy

What You’ll Actually Do
• Reconciliations: Support credit card and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Customer Support: Assist internal customer requests, such as audits, reconciliations, and write-offs, through Remedy with professional communication.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and review monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations, ensuring complete and accurate supporting documentation.
• Policy Compliance: Partner with business owners and team members to reinforce compliance with company financial policies and internal controls.
• Risk Analysis: Investigate recurring exceptions or trends to identify potential risks and escalation points.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or a related field, demonstrating a strong academic record with relevant coursework. This position offers exposure to both field operations and corporate leadership.
• Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Candidates should possess a demonstrated interest in process improvement and financial controls, coupled with a positive attitude and willingness to learn in a corporate setting.
• Skills: Professional demeanor, strong communication skills, and attention to detail. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Bonus: A GPA of 3.2 or higher. Familiarity with IFRS and/or US GAAP, demonstrated customer service orientation, flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.