Finance Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / Quinnipiac University

Finance Intern position to start in August. Location: 275 Mt. Carmel Ave, Hamden, CT. Schedule based on class schedule and business needs. Minimum requirement: Majoring in Finance or a related field. Pay: $25.00 per hour. 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. Qualifications Must be pursuing a degree in accounting or finance majors Must be an undergraduate student General interest and knowledge in finance Computer skills including intermediate 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 (May include any or all) 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 May 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 May compute type and mail monthly statements to customers May prepare tax reports May complete records to or through trial balances Assists 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 This is a paid intern position; however, it is not eligible for paid time off (PTO) or benefits such as medical, dental, vision, etc. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience 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 a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr