Accounting Intern – Operations

Job Description

Accounting Intern – Operations | Landmark Properties

The Tone:
This is an internship at Landmark Properties. While the specific location is not detailed in the job description, the role involves assisting a team of accountants to ensure precise and timely financial reporting for a large portfolio of student housing properties. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain real-world accounting experience within the country’s leading student housing developer, contributing directly to their operational success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, Not specified

• Team: Reports to Accounting Supervisor
• Mission: Assist accountants to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for a large portfolio of student housing properties.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Reporting: Prepare miscellaneous reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Payables: Process weekly payables for the property portfolio.
• Tax Assistance: Assist in the annual IRS 1099 process by determining vendor requirements.
• Financials: Prepare both individual and consolidated financial statements.
• Reconciliation: Research and correct bank account reconciling items, creating and posting adjusting journal entries.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career. Satisfactory completion of introductory accounting courses and a basic understanding of accounting and financial principles.
• Experience: Practical experience gained through introductory accounting coursework.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; effective communication skills.
• Bonus: Demonstrated efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility; a self-motivated, problem-solving, and team-oriented approach.