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Finance - Hotel Accounting Intern
Company : Highgate
Location : Las Vegas, NV, 89169
Job Type : Intern
Date Posted : 4 January 2026
Compensation Type
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Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate’s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry’s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.
Location
As the largest smoke-free, non-gaming hotel in Las Vegas, the 548-room Renaissance is a fresh, welcoming alternative for business and leisure travelers. Sleek and stylish, the hotel delivers modern design and sophisticated details throughout their guest rooms, social venues and the signature restaurant, ENVY Steakhouse. The hotel offers exciting programming including 50-minute fitness classes, Kona Craft Beer, and an in-room amenity upon arrival, all complimentary to the guest.
Overview
Come join Highgate for the summer in one of our dynamic internships! Our intern will have the opportunity to work within the Finance Department. You will learn about the hospitality industry while working in a fun and fast - paced environment. Submit your resume today for consideration! Specific hotel placement will be discussed upon submission of an internship offer.
The Renaissance Hotel Las Vegas is seeking an Finance Intern for summer of 2026.
Responsibilities
- Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all levels of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
- Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
- Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
- Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
- Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
- Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
- Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
- Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
- Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
- Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all times.
Qualifications
- We are looking for individuals who possess a high level of attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
- This role has direct involvement with both management and employees and strong communication skills are required.
- Applicants must also have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, have the confidence to provide feedback to management and have strong follow through.
- This position requires an applicant with a flexible schedule and the ability to work all shifts, weekends and holidays.
Pay Range: $20/hr
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Frequently asked questions
A Finance - Hotel Accounting Intern at Highgate’s Renaissance Hotel supports financial operations by managing accounting tasks tailored to hospitality. This includes handling revenue data, assisting with budgeting, and learning industry-specific financial tools, providing valuable exposure to hotel accounting within a vibrant Las Vegas market.
Key skills include strong attention to detail, effective multitasking in a fast-paced environment, and excellent communication with both management and guests. Familiarity with hospitality finance nuances and adaptability to shifting priorities are crucial for excelling in a hotel accounting internship.
Completing a hotel accounting internship in finance can lead to roles in corporate finance, hotel revenue management, or financial analysis within the hospitality sector. It builds foundational knowledge for positions like hotel director of finance, financial consultant, or financial planner, especially with exposure to real estate investment firms like Highgate.
Las Vegas offers a dynamic hospitality environment with high guest turnover and diverse financial scenarios, enhancing learning opportunities. The city's booming tourism sector means interns gain experience handling complex revenue streams, unlike quieter markets, making summer internships here particularly enriching.
Las Vegas attracts many hospitality interns due to its extensive hotel industry, making competition moderate to high. Candidates with flexible schedules, strong communication, and multitasking abilities are favored, especially for roles at prestigious companies like Highgate managing prominent properties.
Highgate’s international footprint and leading proprietary revenue management tools offer interns exposure to advanced financial strategies. Working here means learning from seasoned hotel management leaders and engaging in asset value maximization, which enriches an intern’s practical finance skill set.
Highgate emphasizes hands-on experience combined with mentoring from industry experts. Interns engage with real financial challenges, attend essential trainings, and cross-train in related hotel functions, fostering a comprehensive understanding of hospitality finance operations within a supportive corporate culture.
The internship offers a competitive hourly rate of $20, reflecting the specialized skills required and the cost of living in Las Vegas. This pay scale aligns with market standards for hospitality finance interns, rewarding both the intern’s contribution and the demanding nature of hotel accounting tasks.
Given Las Vegas’s 24/7 hospitality scene, interns should anticipate variable shifts, including weekends and holidays. This schedule flexibility is essential for hands-on experience but requires strong time management to balance professional and personal commitments effectively.
Interns may need to quickly master Highgate’s compliance protocols, maintain confidentiality, and navigate fast-paced hotel operations. Adapting to diverse teams and meeting high productivity expectations while upholding impeccable guest service standards can also present initial hurdles.