Accounting Summer Intern - Chick-fil-A, Inc.

Overview

The Chick-fil-A Financial Services Department offers an incredibly unique summer internship experience. Accounting Summer Interns contribute to Chick-fil-A’s growth through challenging and meaningful work. Under the guidance of an intern coach, our interns build their personal leadership brand while gaining accounting experience and developing key skills necessary for a successful career.  With hands-on work assignments, exposure to C-Level executives, and activities that connect interns to our unique culture, Chick-fil-A’s Accounting Internship is among the most sought after in the industry. 

The Chick-fil-A Accounting Department is made up of many sub-departments that support Chick-fil-A Franchisees and Chick-fil-A, Inc.  By applying for the 2025 Accounting Summer Internship, you will automatically be considered for all positions listed below, and will be placed based on your skills, interests, and business need.   When you submit your application, you will be asked which Accounting Team interests you most. Please rank your preference: 1 = most preferred and 5 = least preferred. We will make every effort to accommodate your preference based on available positions remaining on each team.

Our Flexible Future model offers a healthy mix of working in person and virtually, strengthening key elements of the Chick-fil-A culture by fostering collaboration and community.

Responsibilities

Corporate Financial Reporting Intern: 

• Participate in the monthly financial reporting cycle for Chick-fil-A, Inc. and its subsidiaries according to GAAP and/or local statutory requirements (i.e. IFRS, SFRS, ASPE, etc.) 
• Reconcile and research general ledger accounts 
• Practice analytical skills by crafting story for management on year over year variances on accounts 
• Perform monthly accruals and recurring journal entries  
• Assist in preparation of audit work papers for international subsidiary financial statement audits under IFRS 
• Opportunity to enhance monthly reporting tools in order to improve processes 
• Participate in various project work to support accounting on organizational initiatives 
• Gain accounting and analytical software systems experience (i.e. Oracle, SQL, ThoughtSpot, SmartView) 

Restaurant Payroll Services Accounting Intern: 

• Develop a general understanding of Chick-fil-A Restaurant payroll processing 
• Gain exposure to Restaurant Cash Management and Payroll Services analytical strategies that support the overall business 
• Grow personally and professionally in a learning centered culture 
• Assist with providing support for daily payroll processing and W2 adjustments 
• Gain experience in using analytical tools to perform research and data analysis 
• Assist with monthly payroll GL research and reconciliation with cross-departmental partners 
• Interpret results and formulate recommendations on projects/team processes for continuous improvement 
• Report on project outcomes to stakeholders across the organization 

Restaurant Accounting Intern: 

• Reconcile and research multiple general ledger accounts 
• Process monthly franchise fees for Chick-fil-A Operators 
• Perform Internal Audit functions related to Restaurant Payments from individual restaurants  
• Gain exposure to key leaders from various functional areas 
• Collaborate with other Restaurant Accounting Interns on projects related to STC Brands, Beyond the Restaurant, and other areas of Restaurant accounting  
• Gain accounting and analytic software experience (Oracle, ThoughtSpot, Alteryx, etc.) 

Restaurant Cash Management Accounting Intern: 

• Develop a general understanding of the restaurant’s monthly cash cycle and a high-level overview of the accounting systems utilized for cash management 
• Gain exposure to Restaurant Cash Management and Payroll Services analytical strategies that support the overall business 
• Grow personally and professionally in a learning centered culture 
• Assist with daily deposit reconciliation and verification for all incoming and outgoing payments 
• Gain experience in using analytical tools to perform research and data analysis 
• Assist with monthly general ledger, payroll and vendor check balancing and research 
• Interpret results and formulate recommendations on projects/team processes for continuous improvement 
• Report on project outcomes to stakeholders across the organization

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled junior or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting (Must be returning to school Fall 2025) 
• Strong academic track record proven with GPA minimum of 3.0 
• Computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook 
• Demonstrated leadership 
• Must pass Chick-fil-A accounting test  

Travel Requirements

Minimum GPA (4.0 Scale)