Accounting Intern Summer 2026

Overview

*The 2026 Summer Internship Program will be May 18, 2026 - July 31, 2026.

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.

Because the Accounting Internship requires specific skills, we utilize an Accounting Test as an objective tool to assess a candidate's knowledge of basic accounting principles. If you continue past our initial review, you will be asked to complete this on-line, proctored exam. To be considered in our priority applicant pool, it's important that you schedule and complete this assessment as soon as possible.

• Engage in short-term projects that support the primary objectives of the Capital Asset Reporting team
• Receive an overview of the lifecycle of CFA capital assets
• Review and interpret lease language and convert into lease schedule that complies with Lease Accounting Standards
• Track the compilation of project costs into fixed asset accounts and close out those accounts once the related project has been completed
• Calculate and record fixed asset depreciation and appropriate retirements
• Validate existence of fixed assets through the reconciliation of multiple reports
• Receive an overview of team processes which includes audit, payment, and accounting of rent, property tax, and other occupancy costs
• Process actual landlord invoices which involves reading/interpreting lease language and disputing incorrect charges
• Partner with professionals across the organization, such as Real Estate Legal and Restaurant Development, to provide perspective for various initiatives and complete day-to-day responsibilities
• Leverage emerging technology, such as Tableau and Alteryx, to improve processes or analyze key data elements
• Reconcile general ledger property tax liability accounts
• Research and answer property tax liability complexities through correspondence with local taxing jurisdictions
• Compile real estate valuation research to assist with active property tax appeals

• 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
• Enhance monthly reporting tools 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)

• Perform Internal Audit functions related to Restaurant Payments from individual restaurants
• Process monthly franchise fees for Chick-fil-A Operators
• Engage in meaningful projects that help optimize current processes for multiple sub-teams within the department such as Truett's Group and Third-Party Delivery
• Work collaboratively with other Restaurant Accounting Interns and Restaurant Accounting Team Members
• Experience an In-Restaurant Day at a local restaurant through a financial and operational lens

• 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

• Develop a general understanding of Chick-fil-A Restaurant payroll systems, services, and support model
• 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 inquiries, processing and W2 adjustments
• Gain experience in using analytical tools to perform research and data analysis
• Assist with monthly payroll General Ledger 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

• Currently enrolledjunior or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance (Must be returning to school Fall 2026)
• 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