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Accounting Intern - Financial & Technical Accounting

Compass Group North America
Charlotte, NC Posted Nov 5, 2026
Hybrid

About this role

Compass Corporate

Internship Program Duration: May 17th, 2027- Aug 6th, 2027 (40 hours a week, Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM) Internship

Location

Charlotte, NC

WE ARE a family of companies delivering the best in food, hospitality, and support services. As the leading foodservice and support services company in the US, we are known for our great people, great service, and great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted our delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. Our 250,000 associates work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, stadiums, arenas, convention centers, museums, and much more – in all 50 states.

WE BELIEVE that each and every employee plays a key role in our growth, innovation, evolution, and legacy. We know that the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting diverse talent that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar in everything we do.

YOU ARE someone that is passionate about developing yourself and those around you. You enjoy being a part of a team that is collaborative, innovative, and driven to succeed. You are inspired to create lasting, memorable experiences for guests. You believe in delivering great service to guests, building strategic partnerships with clients, and continuing to learn and improve each day. You are flexible, adaptable, and are able to act decisively with little or no supervision.

Compass Group is selectively recruiting for a Financial & Technical Accounting Internship opportunity within Compass’ corporate offices.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Assist in monthly accounting close process, which includes accounting entries and reconciliations for acquisitions related accounts
  • Assist in purchase accounting for acquired and divested entities
  • Calculate fair value of acquired intangible assets
  • Collect, document and track prepared by client (PBC) records for the annual IFRS audit
  • Research accounting standards to answer technical accounting queries
  • Maintain the Technical Accounting Database
  • Participate in planning and coordinating CPE courses

Job Qualifications:

  • Rising Junior or above majoring in Accounting
  • Ability to work independently and possess strong problem solving skills
  • Detail oriented with strong analytical skills
  • Proficiency in Excel a must

Benefits

Compensation

  • Acquire hands-on experience while working with an innovative, energetic and collaborative team
  • Apply knowledge learned in the classroom
  • Gain invaluable corporate work experience
  • Broaden career experience via job shadowing key team members
  • Get a foot in the door for future opportunities and build valuable networking contacts
  • Work for a global organization’s North American headquarters, based in Charlotte, North Carolina

Apply to Compass Group today!

At this time, employment-based visa and permanent residency sponsorship is not currently available for this position.

This is a paid intern position; however, it is not eligible for paid time off (PTO) or benefits such as medical, dental, vision, etc.

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.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Compass Group maintains a drug-free workplace.

Job Details

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  • Internships
  • UNIVERSITY

Categories ID

Brand

Compass Corporate

Categories URL

Job title

Accounting Intern - Financial & Technical Accounting (Charlotte,NC, Summer '27, Hybrid)

Position Type

Intern

Updated Date

11/05/2026

Location(s)

2400 Yorkmont Rd., CHARLOTTE, NC, 28217, United States

Location(s) Name

Job ID

1585303

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