Kennywood - Financial Operations Intern

Splish Splash Water Park • West Mifflin, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Operations Intern supports Kennywood’s finance processes and workforce planning and optimization initiatives. The position offers hands-on experience analyzing financial data, improving operational processes, and contributing to strategies that enhance organizational efficiency. The role involves finance and accounting, workforce planning, scheduling, and process improvement across park departments.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in finance, accounting, human resources, business, data analytics, or a related field.
• Must be at least 18 years old to comply with Pennsylvania Child Labor Laws.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Reliable transportation to and from scheduled shifts.
• Ability to comply with uniform policies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to resolve questions, problems, issues, and concerns positively and professionally.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations, meet constant deadlines, and coordinate multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to follow direction, multitask, and work both as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of previous work experience in finance, workforce management, or operations management; preferred but not required.
• Previous hospitality, amusement park, food and beverage, theme park, or tourism experience.
• Spanish or other bilingual language skills.
• Experience with Power BI, Quinyx, or other workforce management software.
• A passion for financial planning, theme parks, operational efficiency, or data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly profit and loss statements and general ledger accounts for accuracy.
• Supervise reconciliations and daily revenue reporting.
• Manage accounts payable processing through Workday Financial Software.
• Prepare journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations, and assist with monthly close processes.
• Assist in developing annual financial plans and projections for the park.
• Oversee park-level financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and account reconciliation, while identifying revenue and cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with departments to assess staffing needs and recommend optimal workforce deployment.
• Contribute to workforce planning models and scenarios.
• Generate regular and ad-hoc reports on workforce trends and metrics for management teams.
• Execute scheduling processes for all departments using the park’s workforce management tool, Quinyx.
• Handle day-to-day scheduling tasks, including call-outs, no-shows, schedule changes, and conflicts.
• Identify workforce process improvement opportunities using time-in-motion studies, demand-versus-staffing analysis, and process evaluation.
• Assist in implementing solutions to improve the efficiency of park operations.
• Perform other duties and special projects assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Opportunity to cross-train and learn skills across various departments.
• Free admission to Kennywood and other parks on days off.
• Invitation to exclusive employee events throughout the season.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed