2027 Summer Intern - Accounting

Papa John's International; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Papa Johns Summer Internship offers a 10-week program providing real-world experience in the fast-paced QSR industry. You’ll work hands-on with a team, tackle meaningful projects, and have the chance to impact from day one.

You'll connect with leaders across the business, gain insight into how a real company operates, and develop professionally through structured projects and career development experiences.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program or graduate within the past 6 months.
• Strong academic performance and a demonstrated interest in learning and growing professionally.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Curious, proactive, and willing to ask questions, take initiative, and learn from others.
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office and learning new tools and technology.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members at all levels and contribute in a professional corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Analyze financial information to identify trends, variances, and opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Help maintain accurate financial records and support compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
• Partner with members of the Accounting team and cross-functional business partners to research and resolve financial questions.
• Take on a meaningful summer project that delivers value to the Accounting team and the broader business.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Relationship-building

Curious

Proactive

Organized

Microsoft Office

Team player

Education

Currently enrolled in college/university or graduate within 6 months

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Papa Johns Summer Internship

Spend 10 weeks getting real-world experience in the fast-paced QSR industry — and doing work that actually matters. You’ll work hands‑on with a team, take on meaningful projects, and have the opportunity to make an impact from day one.

Along the way, you’ll connect with leaders across the business, get an inside look at the QSR industry, build your professional network, and participate in career development experiences designed to help you grow.

This isn’t about getting coffee or sitting on the sidelines. It’s about putting your skills to work, learning how a real business operates, and getting a feel for where your career could take you.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day accounting activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.


• Analyze financial information to identify trends, variances, and opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency.


• Help maintain accurate financial records and support compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.


• Partner with members of the Accounting team and cross‑functional business partners to research and resolve financial questions.


• Take on a meaningful summer project that delivers value to the Accounting team and the broader business.

Requirements and Skills:

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program or graduate within the past 6 months


• Strong academic performance and a demonstrated interest in learning and growing professionally


• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship‑building skills


• Curious, proactive, and willing to ask questions, take initiative, and learn from others


• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment


• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office and learning new tools and technology


• Ability to work collaboratively with team members at all levels and contribute in a professional corporate environment

Our Values

• EVERYONE BELONGS - We believe connectedness and belonging are the essential ingredients to our success


• DO THE RIGHT THING - We are relentlessly focused on quality and integrity and make the right choices, even when it's difficult


• PEOPLE FIRST - To craft positive experiences for our customers, we take care of each other first


• INNOVATE TO WIN - We champion and challenge for a better way in all we do


• HAVE FUN - We find joy, create meaningful impact and celebrate the journey together

Our Core Competencies

• CUSTOMER CENTRIC - We leverage data and insights to craft a customer experience that builds relationships, cultivates trust, and delivers excellence


• RESULTS DRIVEN – We focus on measurable outcomes by remaining optimistic, tenacious, and persistent even in the face of challenges


• CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT - We champion for better through strategic risk taking, experimentation and challenging the status quo


• BIAS FOR ACTION - We courageously lead, drive towards decisions, and maintain agility to meet the demands of our dynamic industry


• WINNING TOGETHER - We work together to unlock our full potential by actively collaborating and contributing in a cross‑functional capacity

Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.

Papa Johns is a federal contractor that participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. We also comply with all Right to Work requirements. Official E-Verify and Right to Work notices are available for applicants to review in both English and Spanish.

It is the policy of Papa John’s to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status or civil partnership, national or ethnic origin, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, uniformed service (as defined by 10 U.S.C. §101 (a)(5)), protected disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, or gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by statute or law.