Corporate Accounting Intern

Job Description

Corporate Accounting Intern | Greystar

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at Greystar, located in Charleston, SC. Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services for institutional-quality rental housing. The company manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate globally and is the largest operator of apartments in the United States. This role provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in corporate accounting, contributing to the financial operations of a large real estate organization while learning the business from the ground up.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: In-person Charleston, SC
• Pay: $26.75 hourly
• Team: Corporate Accounting Department
• Mission: To support corporate accounting functions by processing financial transactions, providing analysis, and documenting procedures, while gaining comprehensive experience within the real estate industry.
• Tech Stack: ERP system, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Process transactions: Prepare journal entries, review financial statements, and approve invoices while working within a leading ERP system.
• Provide analytical support: Work closely with senior team members to complete various financial, administrative, and other reports and analysis.
• Document processes: Create documentation outlining departmental processes, procedures, and program results.
• Support projects: Contribute to special projects by building relationships with other Greystar teams and conducting research for conceptual ideas.
• Understand operations: Learn the corporate accounting team’s day-to-day responsibilities and its function within the broader real estate business.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Undergraduate student pursuing a quantitative field, graduating between December 2027 and May 2028.
• Experience: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, effective written and verbal communication, and a high standard for accuracy, attention to detail, and meeting deadlines.
• Bonus: Preferred major in Accounting, and a demonstrated curiosity with a desire to learn.