Property Support Center - AR/AP Finance Intern

Splish Splash Water Park • Homestead, PA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with 49 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide. While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality. As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect. The Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Finance Intern will work closely with Finance leadership and team members on a variety of accounting & finance related topics. This position will provide valuable hands-on experiences that will cultivate working knowledge and expertise in the Accounting & Finance disciplines. The ideal candidate will have a passion for learning and advancing their financial, reporting, and professional skillsets to the next level. This position will require a strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple requests within a fast-paced environment. We are currently looking for a: Property Support Center - AR/AP Finance Intern

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be currently enrolled (or recently graduated) in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program, with a concentration in Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, or Business Management
• Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with Pennsylvania Child Labor Laws
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work for your scheduled shift
• Must possess exceptional customer service skills, with an ability to resolve questions, problems, issues, and concerns in a positive and professional manner
• Ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines with strong accuracy and precision
• Ability to use office technology and equipment, such as PC, software, and copier
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to audiences of varying skill and knowledge levels
• Must possess strong attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to follow direction, multi-task, and work as part of a team as well as independently
• Ability to remain seated for extended periods of time, while using a computer
• Ability to occasionally stand or walk for periods of time during special events
• Ability to occasionally stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders
• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 20 pounds or more

Nice To Haves

• Previous related work or internship experience is a plus
• Previous hospitality, amusement park, theme park, or waterpark experience preferred
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.
• Previous experience in AR/AP, Point of Sale (POS), and/or revenue recognition a plus

Responsibilities

• Daily creation, deposit, and application of AR payments collected in external systems
• Weekly payment reconciliations
• Bi-weekly reconciliation of accounts receivable invoices in Workday against the point of sale system
• Participate in troubleshooting issues
• Process Account Payable invoices
• Participate in troubleshooting AP/AR issues with parks
• Participate in Finance-related special projects and ad-hoc requests, as assigned
• Shadow other Finance team members to gain valuable exposure to a variety of accounting and finance-related activities
• Perform administrative duties and data-entry, as needed
• Propose and implement process improvements to streamline financial processes and reporting
• Assist with point of sale product creation, as needed
• Assist with revenue report distribution, as needed
• Assist with data management, as needed
• All other duties assigned by leadership

Benefits

• Ability to engage in valuable work experiences that will strengthen your professional skillset and resume
• Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments
• Free admission to Kennywood/Sandcastle on your days off
• Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored employee events throughout the season

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED