Finance Intern in NYC Hospitality (Onsite)

Highgate Hotels, LP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) with employer matching

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid jury duty leave

Personal leave

Job summary

Highgate Hotels in New York City is offering a 2027 Finance Internship designed to show how financial decisions shape growth in a hospitality setting. This internship provides hands-on experience with our Accounting and Finance teams and exposure to budget forecasting and reporting.

You will learn from experienced Finance Leaders and gain real-world insights into hospitality finance. The program emphasizes learning, confidentiality, and the ability to multitask, with on-site work and a

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

• Assisting the property finance team with daily accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.
• Supporting the preparation of monthly financial statements and related reporting.
• Gaining exposure to forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis at the property level.
• Participating in audits, compliance reviews, and internal control procedures.
• Observing how finance partners with operations to drive profitability.
• Using hotel accounting systems (such as PeopleSoft, Birchstreet, or PMS systems) under supervision.
• Shadowing property finance leaders and attending professional development sessions as part of Highgate's internship curriculum.
• Participating in month-end close process, preparing journal entries, reconciliations and month end financial statements.
• Assisting 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

Advanced Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Accounting principles

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality Finance (in progress)

Tools

PeopleSoft

Birchstreet

PMS systems

Job description

Highgate Hotels in New York City is offering a 2027 Finance Internship designed to show how financial decisions shape growth in a hospitality setting. This internship provides hands-on experience with our Accounting and Finance teams and exposure to budget forecasting and reporting.

You will learn from experienced Finance Leaders and gain real-world insights into hospitality finance. The program emphasizes learning, confidentiality, and the ability to multitask, with on-site work and a