Accounting Intern (Summer Internship 6/7/2027 - 8/13/2027)
At a glance
Junior Accounting role at Brookfield Properties. Chicago · full-time.
Pay not stated Accounting salary
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Help keep accounting work aligned with policy and procedures, and work through related issues
- Support monthly, quarterly and annual accounting tasks across the department
- Prepare monthly reporting, including financial statements, variance reports, balance sheet workpapers and bank reconciliations
- Check property-level financials, prepare journal entries and wires, and reconcile cash activity
- Support year-end close reconciliations and take on other assigned projects
What you bring
- You are a senior accounting student graduating between December 2027 and May 2028
- You have experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- You can organize competing tasks, manage deadlines and coordinate several projects at once
- You bring strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
Who this fits
This suits a self-directed student who wants project-based accounting work and can contribute in a team. The internship is in Chicago and runs from June 7 to August 13, 2027. You’ll complete a project with an assigned mentor and present your findings to executive leadership.
From the employer
Location
GGP Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300Business
Headquartered in Chicago, IL, GGP is a leading retail real estate company with a portfolio of 95+ high-performing retail assets, encompassing over 95 million square feet of space across the United States. As an owner-operator, we’re committed to creating vibrant destinations that bring people and brands together. With a team of 1,200+ employees and a legacy of leadership in retail real estate, we’re shaping the future of the industry by delivering exceptional value to our partners and the communities we serve
If you’re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.
Job Description
As an Accounting Intern, you will work largely on a project-based assignment supporting our Accounting function. During the internship, individuals will receive training and work on various projects that directly impact the business. Summer interns are immediately a part of our collaborative culture and build enduring relationships with their fellow interns, manager, and an assigned mentor. Summer interns also have the opportunity to network with various professionals through organized social events. Finally, the intern will work with an assigned mentor to complete a project and present their findings with other interns to the executive leadership team.
Responsibilities:
Support Accounting department in ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures and resolving accounting related issues
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities
Assist in the monthly preparation of reporting including, but not limited to:
Consolidated Financial Statements
Variance Reports
Balance Sheet Workpapers
Bank Reconciliations
Load and validate Property level financials
Prepare Journal Entries, Wires, and Reconcile Cash Activity
Reconcile information to aid in the Year End Close
Ad hoc projects as needed
Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in College or University as a Senior Accounting Student with graduation dates December 2027 through May 2028
Self-motivated and proactive, both with respect to managing workload and own professional development
Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize work to meet deadline
Excellent interpersonal, creative, analytical, and problem-solving ability
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to coordinate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
Highly motivated to succeed in a team environment
Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Compensation
Salary type: Non-Exempt
Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly
Hourly Compensation: $22.50
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