Property Accounting Intern

Job Description

Property Accounting Intern | Greystar

The Tone:
This is a full-time, 10-week summer internship at Greystar, offering the flexibility to work remotely or from one of their regional offices across the United States. Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform, managing and operating over $350 billion of rental housing through property management, investment management, development, and construction services. This Property Accounting Intern role is crucial for gaining hands-on experience in full-cycle accounting, reviewing financial statements, and performing control procedures for properties, contributing directly to the financial integrity and operational understanding of a massive real estate portfolio.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: Remote or regional offices, United States
• Pay: $21.00 hourly
• Mission: To manage full-cycle accounting tasks, review financial statements, and perform control procedures for a set number of properties to support the company’s financial operations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Learn Business Operations: Learn the specific line of business, understand day-to-day team responsibilities, and grasp how the property accounting function integrates within the broader real estate business.
• Support Financial Analysis: Assist in monitoring and analyzing monthly operating results and financial reports, while also supporting the development of financial outlooks and forecasts.
• Prepare Financial Documentation: Help prepare financial reports and presentations for internal use and contribute to the annual budgeting process by efficiently gathering and organizing financial data.
• Perform Accounting Tasks: Experience managing full-cycle accounting responsibilities for a designated number of properties, which includes reviewing financial statements, preparing journal entries, and handling bank reconciliations.
• Collaborate and Connect: Build relationships and partner with various Greystar teams to provide financial insights, support shared goals, and gain broad exposure to different aspects of financial planning through additional projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess a quantitative background that effectively demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving abilities suitable for financial roles.
• Experience: Be a student graduating between December 2026 and May 2027, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Skills: Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills with the capability to clearly articulate complex topics, and maintain a high standard of accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to deadlines.
• Bonus: Preferred qualifications include pursuing a major in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related degree, alongside a natural curiosity and a strong desire to learn within the industry.