What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Intern position at Yum! Brands?
YUM! is seeking a highly motivated Accounting Intern to join our Strategic International Companies (SIC) team and gain valuable hands-on experience in the accounting field. This is a fantastic opportunity for students or recent graduates to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting, supporting a range of accounting activities for our global operations.
Where: Louisville, KY (Hybrid work environment)
Pay: Hourly pay for interns ranges from $18-$28 per hour, depending on skills, experience, and year in school.
Key Responsibilities
As an Accounting Intern, you will work closely with our senior accounting team, and your tasks will include:
As the world's largest restaurant company, we have a clear and compelling mission: to build the world's most loved, trusted, and fastest-growing restaurant brands. The key and not-so-secret ingredient in our recipe for growth is our unrivaled culture and talent, which fuels our results. To that end, we're looking for talented, motivated, team-oriented individuals to join us and have the opportunity be your best, have fun, make friends, and make a positive impact.
We are excited about the future growth of our brands. In fact, as a company we are opening an average of 8 restaurants a day worldwide! This growth creates endless opportunities for professional, as well as personal growth. Customer sentiment and love for our brands is the fuel for our excitement! Taco Bell has been named one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in the World by Fast Company. Pizza Hut delivers more pizzas than any other pizza company in the world, KFC's still uses its 75-year-old finger-lickin' good recipe, including secret herbs and spices to hand-bread its chicken every day, and the Habit Burger Grill is looking to expand its regional footprint across the country.
Check Out Some Of Our Great Benefits (Some available at HQ locations only)
Where: Louisville, KY (Hybrid work environment)
Pay: Hourly pay for interns ranges from $18-$28 per hour, depending on skills, experience, and year in school.
Key Responsibilities
As an Accounting Intern, you will work closely with our senior accounting team, and your tasks will include:
- Period Close Support: Assist in the preparation of period close journal entries for both US and local GAAP for various legal entities. Reconcile cash and various accounts for some of the smaller SIC entities. Assist in ensuring the proper revaluation of ending balances to accurately reflect foreign exchange (FX) exposure based on appropriate functional currencies.
- Intercompany Loan Activity: Help maintain accurate accounting records related to intercompany loan activity. Collaborate with the Treasury team to execute, renew, and settle loans efficiently.
- Consolidation, Statutory Accounts & Tax Returns: Support the completion of consolidated legal entity accounts, helping to meet statutory requirements in multiple territories. Assist with the preparation of tax returns for various jurisdictions.
- Assist with the tax and control department in preparing journal entries for various special projects.
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated with focus in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Ideally looking for longer than 1 year commitment)
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles (US GAAP)
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of accounting software is a plus
- Gain real-world experience in accounting for a public global company
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced senior accountants
- Exposure to a wide range of accounting activities, including consolidation, tax returns, and intercompany loans
- Networking opportunities within the company and industry
As the world's largest restaurant company, we have a clear and compelling mission: to build the world's most loved, trusted, and fastest-growing restaurant brands. The key and not-so-secret ingredient in our recipe for growth is our unrivaled culture and talent, which fuels our results. To that end, we're looking for talented, motivated, team-oriented individuals to join us and have the opportunity be your best, have fun, make friends, and make a positive impact.
We are excited about the future growth of our brands. In fact, as a company we are opening an average of 8 restaurants a day worldwide! This growth creates endless opportunities for professional, as well as personal growth. Customer sentiment and love for our brands is the fuel for our excitement! Taco Bell has been named one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in the World by Fast Company. Pizza Hut delivers more pizzas than any other pizza company in the world, KFC's still uses its 75-year-old finger-lickin' good recipe, including secret herbs and spices to hand-bread its chicken every day, and the Habit Burger Grill is looking to expand its regional footprint across the country.
Check Out Some Of Our Great Benefits (Some available at HQ locations only)
- Recognition based culture and unique, fun events year round
- 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
- 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays
- Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
- Onsite dining center (yes, you can eat KFC, Taco Bell or Pizza hut every day!)
- 2 paid days off per year to volunteer
- Tuition reimbursement, education benefits and scholarship opportunities
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Company paid life insurance
- Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
- Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, concierge
- Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
- Discounts for life’s adventures (ex: theme parks, wireless plans, etc.)
- Comprehensive medical, vision and dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
- Grow Yourself Week which is devoted to your personal development
Salary : $18 - $28