Finance Intern

Job Description

About Chartwells Higher Education

Chartwells Higher Education is a leading provider of food services to colleges and universities across the United States. We are committed to providing our employees with competitive wages, benefits, and perks like Instapay through the One @Work app. We believe in creating a culture of learning, growth, and meaningful impact for our team.

Finance Intern

We are seeking a motivated and people-oriented Finance Intern to work closely with the Chartwells Management Finance team. This internship will provide a practical and educational experience, allowing you to apply your academic knowledge in a professional setting.

Key Focus Areas:

• Field Accounting: Review contracts, charitable contributions, payroll accruals, closed cost centers, maintenance requests, and conduct paperwork audits. Assist with monthly close.
• Operations: Assist with local new unit openings under the guidance of the Field Accounting team.
• New Business Finance: Support budget review and analysis, assist with flash review and analysis.
• Payroll: Gain knowledge of payroll processes, document retention, and assist with processing payroll work orders.

Qualifications:

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

Learning Objectives:

• Develop an understanding and practical skills necessary to work in a diverse financial environment.
• Gain experience in various aspects of finance and accounting.
• Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group, the parent company of Chartwells Higher Education, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly, without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Disclaimer: This job posting may not be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. The company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

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Join our campus team and make a difference! Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.