Intern - Finance (Summer 2027)

New Orleans, LA Growth • New Orleans, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Highgate’s 2027 Finance Internship offers students hands-on experience in a dynamic hospitality environment and the opportunity to learn from experienced finance leaders. Interns will build their understanding of financials and how financial decisions shape businesses, markets, and long-term growth, while gaining real-world experience and professional connections. The internship is a 10-week program running from June through August 2027 and requires onsite work.

Requirements

• Be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality Finance, or a similar field.
• Have minimum Junior status.
• Knowledge of accounting and/or finance principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and reports, and PowerPoint skills.
• Be organized and able to work accurately in a time-efficient manner.
• Be able to participate in a 10-week program from June through August.
• Be able to work onsite.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Accounting and Finance Team.
• Assist the property finance team with daily accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and related reporting.
• Gain exposure to property-level forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• 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 the month-end close process and prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end financial statements.
• Assist with various projects as needed.
• Multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern