Finance Intern: Hands-on Analytics in Hospitality

Highgate; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Highgate is seeking a 2027 Finance Intern to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic hospitality environment. You will work with the Accounting and Finance Team, assist with daily functions, and contribute to monthly reporting.

Applicants should be pursuing a Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality Finance, at least junior, with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and a willingness to work onsite during a 10-week program (June–August).

Qualifications

• 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 with the Accounting and Finance Team.
• Assist the property finance team with daily accounting functions (AP, AR) 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.
• Learn hotel accounting systems under supervision.

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance (in progress)

Finance knowledge

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Excel pivot tables

Job description

Highgate is seeking a 2027 Finance Intern to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic hospitality environment. You will work with the Accounting and Finance Team, assist with daily functions, and contribute to monthly reporting.

Applicants should be pursuing a Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality Finance, at least junior, with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and a willingness to work onsite during a 10-week program (June–August).