Finance Internship

Four Seasons; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical and dental insurance

Complimentary meals for employees

401k with company matching

Complimentary life insurance

Paid vacation & sick time

Job summary

Four Seasons Boston is seeking a Finance intern to develop working knowledge of hotel accounting practices and assist with daily and monthly financial reporting. You will participate in journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal controls while supporting accounts receivable and income audit activities.

Throughout a six-month internship period, you will rotate through finance functions, learn the procure-to-pay cycle with Purchasing, and follow corporate policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop working knowledge of the Accounting and Finance Manual and USALI.
• Assist with daily, monthly, and other periodic accounting and financial reporting in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist with month-end journal entries, supporting schedules, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Prepare organized supporting documentation and workpapers for balance sheet and P&L analysis, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Learn and support accounts receivable activities, including responding professionally to guest and internal inquiries.
• Learn and assist with daily income audit reports, reconciliations, and related analysis.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and support the accuracy of quantities, pricing, and valuation.
• Rotate through Finance functions to understand departmental processes and interdependencies.
• Work with the Purchasing team to understand the procure-to-pay cycle and its impact on financial reporting and controls.
• Develop a working knowledge of Finance operations over the six-month internship period, where applicable.
• Follow applicable local and corporate policies, procedures, internal controls, and record-retention requirements.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Director of Finance or Assistant Director of Finance.

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

New England charm in the heart of historic Boston. Located alongside the Victorian brownstone homes of the Back Bay neighbourhood, Four Seasons Hotel Boston is the ideal base for exploring “America’s Walking City,” with top attractions just steps away. Follow the Freedom Trail, shop the renowned boutiques of Newbury Street or simply relax in your newly renovated room overlooking the historic Public Garden, Beacon Hill and the gilded dome of the State House.

The Role

• Develop working knowledge of the Accounting and Finance Manual and the current edition of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI).
• Assist with daily, monthly, and other periodic accounting and financial reporting in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist with month-end journal entries, supporting schedules, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Prepare organized supporting documentation and workpapers for balance sheet and profit-and-loss analysis, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Learn and support accounts receivable activities, including responding professionally to guest and internal inquiries.
• Learn and assist with daily income audit reports, reconciliations, and related analysis.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and support the accuracy of quantities, pricing, and valuation.
• Rotate through Finance functions to understand departmental processes and interdependencies.
• Work with the Purchasing team to understand the procure-to-pay cycle and its impact on financial reporting and controls.
• Develop a working knowledge of Finance operations over the six-month internship period, where applicable.
• Follow applicable local and corporate policies, procedures, internal controls, and record-retention requirements.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Director of Finance or Assistant Director of Finance.

Rate: $17.00 per hour

What to Expect from Your Work Experience

• FREE Medical and Dental insurance for you and your eligible dependents.
• Have career growth opportunities both within Four Seasons Hotel Boston and worldwide with our company.
• Get to experience other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts through the complimentary room nights program.
• Complimentary meals at our employee cafeteria.
• 401k participation with company matching program.
• Complimentary Life insurance.
• Vacation & Paid Sick Time Off.
• And much more!

Learn more about our property and what it is like to work at Four Seasons by visiting:

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Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal

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