Finance Intern
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About Chartwells Higher Education
Chartwells Higher Education is a leading food service provider on college and university campuses. They are committed to providing a positive work environment where employees are valued and empowered to make a difference. They offer competitive wages, benefits, and perks such as Instapay through the One @Work app. Their careers are focused on learning, growth, and making a meaningful impact.
Job Description
Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a motivated and people-oriented individual to join their Finance team as a Finance Intern. This internship will provide a practical and educational experience, allowing the intern to apply their academic knowledge in a professional setting.
Key Focus Areas:
• Field Accounting: The intern will gain experience in reviewing contracts, auditing receipts, conducting payroll accrual validations, analyzing closed cost centers, maintaining maintenance requests, conducting paperwork audits, and assisting with monthly close procedures.
• Operations: The intern will assist with local new unit openings under the guidance of the FA New Business team.
• Budget Management: The intern will support budget review and analysis, as well as assist with flash review and analysis.
• Payroll: The intern will gain knowledge of payroll paperwork and processes, document retention, and processing payroll work orders.
Qualifications:
• Must be pursuing a degree in accounting or finance.
• Must be an undergraduate student.
• General interest and knowledge in accounting and finance.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a drive for excellence.
• Strong desire for continuous learning and process improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, listening, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Learning Objectives:
• Develop awareness, understanding, and skills to work in a diverse environment.
• Gain practical experience in the world of finance and accounting through observation, learning, and practice.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Compass Group, the parent company of Chartwells Higher Education, is an equal opportunity employer committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience.
