Property Accounting Intern

Property Accounting Intern

Program Summary

This immersive internship program is structured to provide a foundational overview of four areas of real estate (Asset Management Finance Property Accounting and Property Management) with a concentration in one of these four areas. This strategic design enables participants to focus on their area of interest while obtaining a broad understanding of how their division collaborates with and supports the other areas. This is a summer internship. As an intern this individual will not receive any of the company benefits that full-time employees receive including but not limited to health insurance paid time off paid holidays or participation in the companys 401(k) plan.

Position Summary

The Property Accounting Intern will play an important role in supporting the Property Accounting team with various accounting projects and tasks while gaining experience in a real-world accounting environment. This internship requires a keen attention to detail excellent organizational skills and flexibility in a dynamic environment.

Job Responsibilities (responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following)

Work with the Property Accounting team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting

Perform accounting functions including month-end close account reconciliations and other related functions

Conduct financial statement analysis with the ability to identify potential issues

Use technology and data analytical skills to present data to stakeholders and provide reliable reports

Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate reporting

Assist with various tasks as needed (bank reconciliations fixed asset additions research transactions etc.)

Work on special projects and perform other duties as assigned

Performance Objectives

Timeliness and transactional accuracy

Effectively interact with in-house departments

Willingness to learn a variety of concepts practices and procedures

Strategic approach to problem-solving and troubleshooting

Preferred Knowledge Skills and Experience

Coursework in accounting

An entrepreneurial mindset and a self-starter attitude with a high level of intellectual curiosity

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal

Ability to multitask in a deadline-sensitive environment

Strong attention to detail

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Familiarity with fundamental accounting and finance concepts especially as they pertain to real estate

Work Environment

The Property Accounting Intern works at the corporate office and regularly interfaces with internal customers. Core business hours are 8:00am-5:00pm and intern schedules will fall within these hours as needed not to exceed 40 hours per week.

Reporting Structure

The Property Accounting Intern reports to the Property Accounting Manager.

Physical Requirements

The Property Accounting Interns physical condition must be sufficient for the consistent and successful completion of the responsibilities defined for this position and for conformance with all professional standards defined for this position. This position frequently requires standing walking sitting reaching with hands and arms and lifting up to twenty-five pounds.