Job Information
Wawa, Inc. Corporate Accounting Intern in WAWA - Wawa, United States
*This internship begins on May 19th, 2025 and runs until August 7th, 2025. This role is a full time commitment (37.5 hour work week)*
Salary: $18.00/hour
Job Description
Job Title: Corporate Accounting Intern
Department: Accounting
Job Summary : The Corporate Accounting intern will assist in the day-to-day operations of various facets of the Corporate Accounting team, including financial reporting, fixed assets, and site accounting. This internship will also provide the opportunity to interface with other members of the Finance team as well as work on special projects related to financial analysis and reporting.
Principal Duties:
Assist with preparing and reviewing monthly and quarterly financial reports, including the consolidated GAAP financial statements and footnotes, internal P&L reports, and census information.
Contribute to the execution of ongoing fixed asset processes and reconciliations, and help with initiatives to make those processes more efficient.
Perform reconciliations of designated Corporate-level general ledger accounts, such as prepaid expenses and accrued liabilities, and assist with the research of any unusual items.
Perform analyses of store-level P&L areas such as utilities, trash, repairs & maintenance, and real estate taxes in order to help explain variances to budget and prior year.
Assist with the standardization and documentation of ongoing processes within Corporate Accounting as a whole, and make recommendations for any potential process improvements.
Perform other accounting duties and special projects as assigned by department supervisors.
Interface with other Finance teams, and assist with collaborative projects as needed.
Essential Functions:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Positive attitude with a focus on customer service and continuous learning.
Detail-oriented with strong organization and time management skills.
Ability to work independently with appropriate guidance, as well as within a team environment.
Basic Qualifications:
Pursuing bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline (major/concentration in accounting highly preferred; at least some intermediate accounting coursework required prior to the start of the internship). Orientation toward a CPA designation a plus, but not required.
Working knowledge of basic and intermediate Microsoft Excel functions (including pivot tables and lookup functions).
Knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications (such as Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Experience/coursework in data analytics techniques as it relates to large datasets.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 or Higher
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a college or university for the Spring 2025 semester – Fall 2026 semester
Candidate must be available from May 19, 2025 – August 7, 2025
Wawa currently observes a 4-day in office schedule Monday - Thursday with an opportunity to work remote on Friday.
Wawa will provide reasonable accommodation to complete an application upon request, consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please contact our Associate Service Center at asc@wawa.com or 1-800-444-9292.
Wawa, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Wawa maintains a work environment in which Associates are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.