Development Accounting Intern
About The Position
Accepting applications from Jan 19 through Feb 19. Applicant selection occurs through Mar 15th. The internship will begin on either June 8, or June 15, 2025, and will run for a total of 10 weeks. Eligible for a hybrid work schedule split between home & office, with a minimum of 3 days in the office each week. You may know us as a company with great food…You may also know us from being named to the FORTUNE Magazine “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list since 2014… What you may not know is how fun, rewarding, and hands-on Cheesecake Internships are! As a Cheesecake Development Accounting Intern, you’ll play an important role in supporting our Development Accounting team by contributing to meaningful projects and hands-on responsibilities that align with your future career goals. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to how an Accounting department operates within a dynamic and collaborative business environment. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development Accounting, you’ll join an accounting team of seven, based in Calabasas Hills and Irvine, CA. Together, you’ll support the Development Accounting team function for The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated, a $3.6 billion public company with over 350 restaurants and more than 47,000 staff members nationwide. Throughout your internship, you’ll have the chance to: Learn directly from industry professionals and gain insight into how a national restaurant company functions day-to-day Collaborate with team members and work cross-functionally with other departments Participate in projects that make a real impact on our business You’ll thrive in this internship if you are: A strong communicator: You’re capable of articulating a message in a clear, concise, and conversational manner. Service minded: You’re a people person who effortlessly provides exceptional support whether it’s over the phone or in person. A team player: You love collaboration and always show respect for the views and contributions of others. A creative problem-solver: You have an uncanny ability to think outside-the-box, using the resources at hand to effortlessly get to the bottom of an issue.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution.
- Completed a minimum 2 years in post-secondary education (including 25/26 school year).
- Majoring in accounting, finance or business.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Available to work a minimum of 40 hours per week
- Available to work from the Irvine Development Office at least 3 days per week (Mon, Tues, Thurs).
- Proficient in MS Excel.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Responsibilities
- Gain hands-on experience using enterprise-level accounting software
- Partner with the accounting team during month-end close activities, including accruals
- Assist in the preparation and posting of journal entries
- Support account reconciliation efforts and documentation
Benefits
- Sick Time (In locations where required)
- Medical Plan Available (Must meet service and hours requirement)
- 25%-35% discount when dining as a guest
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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