Hospitality Internal Audit Intern: SOX & Compliance

Highgate; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 909,000 - 1,295,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate invites students to join our Internal Audit Internship, June–August, at the Irving, TX corporate offices. You’ll assist with hotel property and corporate audits, learn SOP compliance, and support reporting and SOX verification.

The program emphasizes data analysis, documentation, and collaborative problem-solving within a hospitality real estate portfolio. Enrolled in Accounting/Finance (or similar), junior status, and a willingness to reside in the Dallas area are required;

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a 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.
• Self-starter with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Must be organized with the ability to work accurately in a time-efficient manner.
• Demonstrate communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to commit to a 10-week onsite internship (June–August).
• Must reside in the Dallas, TX area during the internship and work onsite in Irving, TX.
• Salary - $20/hour for 40-hour week, with a duration of 10 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with internal audits for hotel properties and corporate functions, including reviewing compliance with SOPs.
• Work with property and corporate personnel to gather information and supporting documentation during audits.
• Assist with preparing internal audit reports, including findings and recommendations for improvement.
• Support quarterly monitoring and verification of SOX compliance for applicable properties.
• Assist with maintaining SOPs, process documentation, and internal control materials.
• Support initiatives focused on improving efficiency, accuracy, and reporting processes.
• Assist with accounting training and the development of supporting materials.
• Assist with ad hoc audit projects and other departmental initiatives.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organization

Self-starter

Education

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

Tools

Excel (Pivot tables)

PowerPoint

Job description

Highgate invites students to join our Internal Audit Internship, June–August, at the Irving, TX corporate offices. You’ll assist with hotel property and corporate audits, learn SOP compliance, and support reporting and SOX verification.

The program emphasizes data analysis, documentation, and collaborative problem-solving within a hospitality real estate portfolio. Enrolled in Accounting/Finance (or similar), junior status, and a willingness to reside in the Dallas area are required;