Accounting & Finance Intern

Job Description

Accounting & Finance Intern – Multiple Opportunities | Realty Income Corporation

The Tone:
This is a 10-week summer internship program at Realty Income, located in San Diego, CA. Realty Income is a publicly-traded, global real estate investment trust (an S&P 500 company) that owns and manages one of the world’s largest portfolios of commercial real estate and has paid an increasing monthly dividend since 1969. As an intern, you will contribute to the mission of delivering dependable value, doing the right thing, taking ownership, empowering each other, and giving more than we take. This program is designed to accelerate your learning and career exploration by gaining hands-on experience in a global REIT, working on impactful projects, and building meaningful connections.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal (10-week program)
• Location: Hybrid – San Diego, CA
• Pay: $21–$25 hourly
• Team: Placed across Accounting and Finance teams, collaborating across departments.
• Mission: Own a defined project, deliver something tangible, and present to senior stakeholders, while addressing real-time business challenges and contributing to the company’s strategic goals.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Excel, Teams, SharePoint), AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or similar).

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Ownership: Own one end-to-end project tied to a real business priority, such as analyzing portfolio performance, improving reporting processes, evaluating workflows, or building a valuable tool.
• AI Application: Use AI tools to accelerate research, drafting, and analysis while validating outputs, surfacing risks and limitations, and applying your own judgment.
• Collaboration: Collaborate across departments and with business stakeholders to move work forward and achieve project goals.
• Skill Development: Further develop your capabilities in critical thinking, problem-solving, and applying a digital-first mindset to real business challenges.
• Presentation: Present project outcomes and findings to senior stakeholders at the conclusion of the program.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a B.A., B.S., or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Tax, Business, or a related field, with an expected graduation date of December 2027 through June 2028.
• Experience: Demonstrated interest in commercial real estate, finance, accounting, data, or technology shown through coursework, clubs, prior work, research, or independent projects. Active user of AI tools in your studies or projects, able to explain their utility and verification methods.
• Skills: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Strong adaptability and learning agility. Data literacy. Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Teams, and SharePoint. Organized, detail-oriented, willing to take ownership, and committed to the highest ethical standards.
• Bonus: Prior internship or work experience in a related field. Familiarity with industry-relevant tools, platforms, or data sources. Experience presenting findings or recommendations to senior audiences.