Finance Intern — Hospitality Finance & Forecasting

Highgate; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer 


Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Highgate Hotels in Hawaii is seeking a 2027 Finance Internship student to learn how financial decisions shape hospitality businesses. You'll join the Accounting and Finance Team, support daily accounting tasks, and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic hotel company.

This on-site internship runs for ten weeks (June–August). Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, at least junior status, with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, and a strong propensity to learn and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality Finance (in progress) or a similar degree.
• Minimum Junior status
• Knowledge of Accounting and/or Finance principles
• 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 alongside the Accounting and Finance Team
• Assist the property finance team with daily accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, 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.
• 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 month-end close process, prepare journal entries, reconciliations and month end financial statements
• Assist with various projects as needed
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Finance knowledge

Time management

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance (in progress) or similar

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Highgate Hotels in Hawaii is seeking a 2027 Finance Internship student to learn how financial decisions shape hospitality businesses. You'll join the Accounting and Finance Team, support daily accounting tasks, and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic hotel company.

This on-site internship runs for ten weeks (June–August). Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, at least junior status, with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, and a strong propensity to learn and