Paid Finance Intern: Accounting & Data Entry

Compass Group USA; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

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Job summary

Compass Group USA's Chartwells Higher Ed unit in Lexington, KY seeks a Finance Intern to support the Controller team with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and sales data entry while gaining hands-on experience in accounting operations and financial reporting.

The role involves processing invoices, data entry, and participation in month-end close activities; scheduling depends on class commitments. Paid internship with opportunities to learn and grow in a campus setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Enter and process vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Create and process customer invoices.
• Enter, validate, and reconcile sales data.
• Assist with weekly and month-end close activities.
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation.
• Support reporting, data analysis, and special projects as assigned.
• Perform general administrative and data entry tasks as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Confidential information handling

Excel proficiency

Education

Pursuing degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compass Group USA's Chartwells Higher Ed unit in Lexington, KY seeks a Finance Intern to support the Controller team with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and sales data entry while gaining hands-on experience in accounting operations and financial reporting.

The role involves processing invoices, data entry, and participation in month-end close activities; scheduling depends on class commitments. Paid internship with opportunities to learn and grow in a campus setting.