Retail Accounting Intern

Responsibilities

• Aid in cash management by preparing and posting standard debit and credit journal entries.
• Support the review of trial balances and assist with basic profit and loss (P&L) analysis.
• Engage in retail-focused projects, including operational performance analysis and reviewing results of internal processes.
• Shadow staff accountants and site analysts to understand the daily responsibilities and workflows within the accounting department.
• Assist with routine accounting tasks to gain exposure to the responsibilities of an entry-level Staff Accountant role.
• Maintain organized financial records and support the team with ad-hoc reporting or analysis as needed.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Preferrably junior standing or equivalent coursework progress.
• Completed foundational business or accounting coursework.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general familiarity with financial concepts.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program.
• Strong academic performance is preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Real-world exposure to accounting operations.
• Hands-on experience with accounting processes, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Mentorship and learning opportunities through collaboration with staff accountants and analysts.

Pay

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Full-time internship position.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate academic commitments.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasionally may need to stand, walk, bend, or reach within the office environment.
• Ability to use a computer, keyboard, and standard office equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry light items such as files or office materials (up to 10-15 pounds) as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity: CrossAmerica Partners (or its subsidiaries and related entities) contract with employment service organizations to provide staffing for its corporate operations. The employment service organizations are equal opportunity employers. For this position, the employment service organization is VUC Inc. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Accommodations: The employment service organizations with which CrossAmerica Partners contracts, including VUC Inc, make all employment decisions in accordance with applicable laws and provide reasonable accommodations to qualifying individuals on the basis of any protected characteristic consistent with applicable law. VUC Inc is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. VUC Inc also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create undue hardship.