Finance Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / Michigan Technological University

Position: Finance Intern – start in August. The internship will be located at 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI. Applications will be accepted online only. Schedule will be determined based on your class schedule and business needs. Pay Rate: $14.25 per hour. Candidates must be undergraduate students majoring in Finance or a related field. General Description We are looking for a motivated and people-oriented person to work closely with the Chartwells Management Finance team. The key focus areas for this internship will be in Field Accounting, Operations, Budget Management and Payroll. This internship is designed to be both educational and practical. In this position, the intern will learn how to apply the skills they have learned and apply them in a professional setting. Qualifications Must be pursuing a degree in accounting or finance majors. Must be an undergraduate student. General interest and knowledge of finance & accounting. Computer skills including intermediate level proficiency in MS Word and Excel. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and drive 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. Job Responsibilities Field Accounting Experience Review contracts for entry into 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. Operation Experience Assist with local new unit openings under the guidance of FA New Business. Finance Experience Support budget review and analysis. Assist with flash review and analysis. Payroll Experience Gain knowledge of the paperwork and activities of the team through filing. Gain knowledge of document retention through scanning. Process payroll work orders. Compile records to show statistics such as cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, profit and loss, and other items pertinent to the operation of the business. Verify, allocate, and post details of business transactions to subsidiary accounts in journals or computer files from documents such as sales slips, invoices, receipts, unit reports, check stubs and computer printouts. Compute type and mail monthly statements to customers. Prepare tax reports. Complete records to or through trial balances. Assist the controller with reports and weekly closing procedures. Learning Objectives Demonstrate awareness, understanding and skills necessary to work in a diverse environment. Experience opportunities to learn, observe, and practice a variety of experiences in the world of finance and accounting. Benefits & Paid Status This is a paid intern position; however, it is not eligible for paid time off (PTO) or benefits such as medical, dental, vision, etc. Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year‑round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year. Equal Opportunity Employer Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experiences without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential 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. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services