About the role#
The Corporate Accounting internship provides hands-on experience within the finance and accounting functions at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. Interns support the Corporate Accounting team with daily processes, collaborate with operational partners, and participate in professional development opportunities, including networking and speaker events.
What you'll do#
- Perform routine monthly accounting tasks, such as journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Review Profit and Loss (P&L) results and analyze variances against budgets and forecasts.
- Prepare workpapers and deliverables for annual audits and other engagements.
- Conduct ad-hoc analyses and special projects involving data gathering, validation, and visualization.
- Collaborate with Finance and Operational partners to meet schedules and deadlines.
What you'll need#
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Current enrollment as a rising Junior or Senior in an undergraduate program majoring in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong mathematical, organizational, and detail-oriented skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and solve complex problems.
- Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office, with the ability to quickly learn new applications.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
Location & details#
- Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania.
- Term: Summer 2026 (May through mid-August).
- Modality: On-site, up to 40 hours per week.
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
