Intern - Finance (Summer 2027)
About The Position
Learn how financial decisions shape businesses, markets and long-term growth during an Internship with Highgate. If you have a strong interest in FINANCE and a PASSION for analyzing how businesses make strategic financial decisions, bring your skills and enthusiasm to our Finance Internship. Our 2027 Finance Internship offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic hospitality environment while learning from experienced Finance Leaders. This internship is designed for students who are eager to learn, grow, build meaningful connections, gain real-world experience, strengthen your understanding of financials and gain hands on experience in the Hospitality Industry!
Requirements
- Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality Finance (in progress) or a similar degree
- Minimum Junior status
- Knowledge of Accounting and/or Finance principals
- Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and reports) and PowerPoint skills
- Must be organized with the ability to work accurately in a time-efficient manner
- Ability to participate in a 10-week program (June - August)
- This position requires an applicant to work onsite
Responsibilities
- Work alongside the Accounting and Finance Team
- Assist the property finance team with daily accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.
- Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and related reporting.
- Gain exposure to forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis at the property level.
- Participate in audits, compliance reviews, and internal control procedures.
- Observe how finance partners with operations to drive profitability.
- Use hotel accounting systems (such as PeopleSoft, Birchstreet, or PMS systems) under supervision.
- Shadow property finance leaders and attend professional development sessions as part of Highgate’s internship curriculum.
- Participate in month-end close process, prepare journal entries, reconciliations and month end financial statements
- Assist with various projects as needed
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
