Finance & Accounting Intern

Sonesta Hotels•Newton, MA

3d•$14 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

We’re Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast. An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect. Together We Thrive—bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting. Job Description Summary We’re Sonesta International Hotels! We're the 8th largest hotel group in the US and, we're growing! Our mission is to wow every guest, team member, partner and community in which we operate by delivering exceptional hospitality! From our hotels to corporate offices, from the boardroom to the guest room, you’ll find a group of like-minded people, working together to build something great. What experience can you expect? Sonesta interns will work in one of our corporate departments for a 10-week period. During this time, you will get to work on exciting projects whilst deepening your understanding of hospitality and learn how we bring our hotel experiences to life! There will be plenty of opportunities for continued learning and development along the way! This opportunity will be based in our corporate HQ in Newton, MA, Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm. Job Description The great things you’ll do Gain exposure to Corporate Accounting, Corporate Finance, Tax, and Business Intelligence functions through hands-on support and project involvement Assist with day-to-day corporate accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial data reviews Support corporate finance initiatives such as budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting Assist the Tax team with basic tax-related tasks, including gathering data for tax filings, organizing support for tax notices, helping track refund and credit statuses, and maintaining documentation for income and indirect tax compliance. Help gather, organize, and analyze financial and operational data to support Business Intelligence reporting and dashboards Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting, finance, and analytics teams to understand end-to-end financial processes Participate in team meetings and working sessions to learn about financial strategy, controls, and decision-making Assist with ad hoc financial analyses, documentation, and process improvement initiatives as needed Opportunity to travel to our Satellite office in Orlando, FL Other duties and special projects as assigned The requirements You must be a current undergraduate student enrolled in a 4-year college or university program in Hospitality, or a related field that directly aligns to the opportunity. Minimum 3.0 GPA You’ll be available to work onsite 4 days per week at our corporate office location in Newton, MA. Eager to learn, highly motivated, and willingness to be an active part of a team Strong oral and written communication skills Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite Software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook) Additional Job Information/Anticipated Pay Range $14.00 - $15.00 per hour. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills and job specific experience/overall experience. Benefits Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Health Savings Account with Company Match 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match Paid Vacation and Sick Days Sonesta Hotel Discounts Educational Assistance Paid Parental Leave Company Paid Life Insurance Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance Various Employee Perks and Discounts Hospital Indemnity Critical Illness Insurance Accident Insurance Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered. At Sonesta, we value our team members as individuals who enhance our guests’ experiences with their unique skills and contributions. We actively support professional growth and personal happiness in each of our employees at each of our hotels, resorts, suites and cruise ships. We seek out people who will eagerly partner with us to improve the overall Sonesta experience for our guests, and the overall Sonesta experience for their fellow colleagues. If you are interested in a career in some of the most impressive and beautiful surroundings in the world with generous benefits and perks, we hope you’ll get in touch with us. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Requirements

You must be a current undergraduate student enrolled in a 4-year college or university program in Hospitality, or a related field that directly aligns to the opportunity.
Minimum 3.0 GPA
You’ll be available to work onsite 4 days per week at our corporate office location in Newton, MA.
Eager to learn, highly motivated, and willingness to be an active part of a team
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite Software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)

Responsibilities

Gain exposure to Corporate Accounting, Corporate Finance, Tax, and Business Intelligence functions through hands-on support and project involvement
Assist with day-to-day corporate accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial data reviews
Support corporate finance initiatives such as budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting
Assist the Tax team with basic tax-related tasks, including gathering data for tax filings, organizing support for tax notices, helping track refund and credit statuses, and maintaining documentation for income and indirect tax compliance.
Help gather, organize, and analyze financial and operational data to support Business Intelligence reporting and dashboards
Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting, finance, and analytics teams to understand end-to-end financial processes
Participate in team meetings and working sessions to learn about financial strategy, controls, and decision-making
Assist with ad hoc financial analyses, documentation, and process improvement initiatives as needed
Opportunity to travel to our Satellite office in Orlando, FL
Other duties and special projects as assigned