Accounting Intern, Summer 2026

Hilton Boston Back Bay•Boston, MA

About The Position

Come join Highgate for the summer in one of our dynamic internships! Our interns have the opportunity to work in multiple departments such as HR, Operations, Revenue, Marketing, and F&B. You will learn about the hospitality industry while working in a fun and fast - paced environment. Submit your resume today for consideration! Specific hotel placement will be discussed upon submission of an internship offer. The Accounting Intern is responsible for clerical, administrative, and other duties to assist in the smooth operation of Accounting. They are also responsible for providing attentive, courteous and efficient service to all guests.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
At least 1 year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
College course work in related field helpful.
Computer knowledge/skills required.
Flexible and hours sometimes required.
Sedentary work, exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Responsibilities

Answer telephone and email messages. Respond accordingly.
Manage all incoming accounts payable inquiries and process invoices incoordination with Metriqe daily.
Maintain and stay abreast of the latest computer programs/innovations (as applicable).
Filing of all pertinent correspondence in a timely manner.
Maintain trace file as needed.
Attend meetings/training as required by management.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Delphi FDC.
Assist with Daily Income routing packets and uploading into MDO.
Daily Distribution of the DHR.
Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming.
Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
Perform other duties as requested by management.