AddressCedar Fair is seeking a Shared Accounting Services (Intern) Financial Accounting at our Dorney Park location. The SAS Associate is part of a team responsible for ensuring functions of Financial Accounting are completed timely, consistently, and accurately. This is a seasonal opportunity to gain experience in accounting disciplines where the learnings may enhance educational growth and/or future job opportunities. The SAS Associate will report directly to full-time members within the SAS team.
The SAS Associate will be asked to commit to a minimum of thirteen (13) weeks in this Intern position. Preferred candidates should be currently enrolled in an associate or bachelor’s degree program to join the SAS team. The SAS Intern will be immersed in day-to-day work activity in the Financial Accounting discipline over the term of the internship AND will attend weekly half-day or full-day workshops with leaders in other accounting and business administrative disciplines to develop a comprehensive knowledge of accounting, finance, and general business practices within Cedar Fair.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in preparing periodic Financial Accounting entries to ensure timely financial closings.
- Complete general ledger reconciliations as assigned.
- Assist in posting accounting entries into financial system.
- Assist in processing and distributing periodic financial reports.
- Assist in providing accounting information and documentation to internal and external auditors, as requested.
- Assist with quarterly account review.
- Assist with inventory audits and reconciliations.
- Participate in planning, organizing, and implementing streamlined process and policy changes.
- Attend weekly educational workshops, collaborate with other interns on projects, and occasionally assist in facilitation of virtual meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Current enrollment or pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance and/or Business Administration (or equivalent) is preferred.
- 0-2 years work-related experience required.
- Person must be detail-oriented and be a team player.
- Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.
- Must possess a valid Driver's License.
