Accounting Intern Summer 2027

Chick-fil-A, Inc. • Atlanta, GA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Chick-fil-A Financial Services Department offers an incredibly unique summer internship experience. Accounting Summer Interns contribute to Chick-fil-A’s growth through challenging and meaningful work. Under the guidance of an intern coach, our interns build their personal leadership brand while gaining accounting experience and developing key skills necessary for a successful career. With hands-on work assignments, exposure to C-Level executives, and activities that connect interns to our unique culture, Chick-fil-A’s Accounting Internship is among the most sought after in the industry. Because the Accounting internship requires specific skills, we utilize an Accounting Test as an objective tool to assess a candidate’s knowledge of basic accounting principles. If you continue past our initial review, you will be asked to complete this test. To be considered in our priority applicant pool, it’s important that you schedule and complete this assessment as soon as possible. The Chick-fil-A Accounting Department is made up of many sub-departments that support Chick-fil-A Franchisees and Chick-fil-A, Inc. By applying for the 2027 Accounting Summer Internship, you will automatically be considered for all positions listed below, and will be placed based on your skills, interests, and business need. When you submit your application, you will be asked which Accounting Team interests you most. Please rank your preference: 1 = most preferred and 5 = least preferred. We will make every effort to accommodate your preference based on available positions remaining on each team.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled junior or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related majors (Must be returning to school Fall 2027)
• Strong academic track record proven with GPA minimum of 3.0
• Computer skills including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
• Demonstrated leadership
• Must pass Chick-fil-A accounting test

Responsibilities

• Work across Capital Asset Reporting teams including Fixed Assets, Lease Accounting, Lease Audit, Projects Accounting, and Property Tax to support real-time business needs
• Gain exposure to the full lifecycle of capital assets, from project planning and acquisition through capitalization, depreciation, and disposition
• Contribute to lease and occupancy accounting by reviewing agreements, validating landlord charges, and supporting rent and property tax expense processes
• Perform reconciliations and analysis to help ensure the accuracy of financial data used in reporting and decision-making
• Partner with cross-functional teams such as Restaurant Development, Real Estate Legal, and FP&A while leveraging data tools to drive insights and process improvements
• Participate in the monthly financial reporting cycle for Chick-fil-A, Inc. and its subsidiaries according to GAAP and/or local statutory requirements (i.e. IFRS, SFRS, ASPE, etc.)
• Reconcile and research general ledger accounts
• Practice analytical skills by crafting story for management on year over year variances on accounts
• Perform monthly accruals and recurring journal entries
• Opportunity to enhance monthly reporting tools in order to improve processes
• Participate in various project work to support accounting on organizational initiatives
• Gain accounting and analytical software systems experience (i.e. Oracle, SQL, ThoughtSpot, SmartView)
• Perform Internal Audit functions related to Restaurant Payments from individual restaurants
• Process monthly franchise fees for Chick-fil-A Operators
• Engage in meaningful projects that help optimize current processes for multiple sub-teams within the department such as Truett's Group and Third-Party Delivery
• Work collaboratively with other Restaurant Accounting Interns and Restaurant Accounting Team Members
• Experience an In Restaurant Day at a local restaurant through a financial and operational lens
• Develop a general understanding of the restaurant’s monthly cash cycle and a high-level overview of the accounting systems utilized for cash management
• Gain exposure to Restaurant Cash Management and Payroll Services analytical strategies that support the overall business
• Grow personally and professionally in a learning centered culture
• Assist with daily deposit reconciliation and verification for all incoming and outgoing payments
• Gain experience in using analytical tools to perform research and data analysis
• Assist with monthly general ledger, payroll and vendor check balancing and research
• Interpret results and formulate recommendations on projects/team processes for continuous improvement
• Report on project outcomes to stakeholders across the organization
• Develop a general understanding of Chick-fil-A Restaurant payroll systems, services, and support model
• Assist with providing support for daily payroll inquiries, processing and W2 adjustments
• Assist with monthly payroll General Ledger research and reconciliation with cross-departmental partners

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED