Property Accounting Intern

Overview

This internship provides hands-on experience in property accounting, including full-cycle accounting tasks for a defined set of properties, review of financial statements, preparation of journal entries, bank reconciliations, and accounting control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Learn the line of business, day-to-day team responsibilities, and how it functions within the broader real estate business
• Complete in-house training programs for various applications and operational techniques
• Assist in monitoring and analyzing monthly operating results and financial reports
• Support the development of financial outlooks and forecasts
• Help prepare financial reports and presentations for internal use
• Assist in the annual budgeting process by gathering and organizing financial data
• Collaborate with different teams to provide financial insights and support
• Support other projects as needed to gain exposure to different aspects of financial planning
• Build relationships and partner with other teams to reach shared goals

Qualifications

• Curiosity and a desire to learn
• Quantitative background demonstrating analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex topics
• High standard of accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to deadlines
• Preferred major: Accounting, Finance, or related degree
• Expected graduation date between December 2026 and May 2027

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting, Finance, or related degree (preferred)

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $21.00/hour
• Additional compensation details:
  • Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
  • Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.
• Benefits offered for temporary team members*:
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid sick time
• Pay determination: Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range, including business requirements, prior experience, current skills, and geographical location.
• Union/prevailing wage roles: Compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Location

The majority of Property Accounting teams works remotely. This internship offers flexibility to work remotely or be based out of one of the organization’s regional offices.

Internship Program Details

• Program dates: June 2, 2027 – August 6, 2027
• Summer experience includes real projects and responsibility on a team (e.g., Investment, Finance, Marketing, IT, Data, Leasing, Development, or Operations), plus structured development activities such as executive speaker sessions, business segment overviews, mentor relationships, site visits, community outreach, and networking opportunities.
• The summer concludes with a Final Capstone Project presentation.

The organization will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.