Finance Intern, FLIK / Hybrid / Rahway, NJ

• We are hiring immediately for a Finance Intern position.
• Location: Hybrid - Remote & in/around the Rahway, NJ area. 
• Schedule: To be discussed further upon interview. 
• Pay Range: $18.00 per hour. 

Free meals, uniforms and laundering service available at select locations.

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Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.    

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Intern to join our team for the summer. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in corporate finance operations, data analysis, and financial reporting. You will work closely with our finance team to support daily tasks, participate in audits, and help streamline critical financial processes.

Responsibilities:

• Perform sales, accounts payable (AP), and inventory data entry into financial systems.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and troubleshoot outstanding reconciliation issues.
• Review and validate inventory reports, ensuring accurate categorization and elimination of duplicate entries.
• Support audit processes, including the Lenz Audit and Risk Assessment data updates.
• Analyze and verify financial reports such as:
• Meal Pass and Catering Rollups
• Tier 2 Spend Tracking
• Forecast Rollups
• MyFi entries and P&L verifications
• Assist in separating and analyzing retail vs. non-retail sales data across units.
• Review journal entries (JE) to eliminate duplicate postings between manual and system entries.
• Collaborate with operational teams to update population figures and insurance charge listings.
• Help prepare materials and insights for Post-Close Reviews and Monthly Financial Reviews (WebEx sessions).
• Track daily counts for athletic meal services and maintain records in Teams.
• Identify and isolate common regional expenses for ledger accuracy.
• Support ongoing financial projects and participate in training and WebEx sessions led by senior team members.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working with financial systems (prior exposure to SAP, POS reporting tools, or similar systems is a plus).
• Enthusiasm to learn and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Program Highlights:

• Real-world finance experience within a corporate environment.
• Mentorship and exposure to cross-functional teams.
• Virtual and onsite work experiences.
• Networking opportunities with finance leadership.
• Training sessions and ongoing feedback to help build your finance career foundation.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
 

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. 

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.