Finance Intern

Job Description

About Chartwells Higher Education

Chartwells Higher Education is part of Compass Group, a leading global foodservice company committed to providing a positive and empowering work environment. They value their employees, offering competitive wages, benefits, and perks like Instapay through the One @Work app. Their focus is on fostering learning, growth, and meaningful impact within their organization.

Job Description

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a motivated and people-oriented Finance Intern to join their team in Baton Rouge, LA. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in various finance-related areas, including Field Accounting, Operations, Budget Management, and Payroll. The internship is designed to be both educational and practical, allowing you to apply your learned skills in a professional setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Field Accounting:

• Review contracts for entry into the database
• Review charitable contributions and audit receipts
• Conduct payroll accrual validations
• Review activity on closed cost centers
• Maintain maintenance requests from field operations
• Conduct paperwork audits
• Assist with monthly close

Operations:

• Assist with local new unit openings under the guidance of FA New Business

Finance:

• Support budget review and analysis
• Assist with flash review and analysis

Payroll:

• Gain knowledge of paperwork and team activities through filing
• Gain knowledge of document retention through scanning
• Process payroll work orders

Learning Objectives:

• Develop awareness, understanding, and skills needed to work in a diverse environment.
• Gain hands-on experience in the world of Finance and Accounting through learning, observation, and practice.

Qualifications:

• Must be pursuing a degree in accounting or finance.
• Must be an undergraduate student.
• General interest and knowledge in finance.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and strive for excellence and high performance.
• Strong desire for continuous learning and process improvements in working with people and technology.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, listening, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

To Apply:

• Online applications are accepted only.
• Text “JOB” to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1332747 to apply via text message.
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until all positions are filled.
• Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.