About the role#
This summer internship provides hands-on experience in real estate accounting and financial operations. You will work directly with our accounting teams to support financial reporting, improve process efficiency, and gain insight into the self-storage industry. The program includes mentorship, system training, and a final presentation to leadership regarding your contributions and recommendations.
What you'll do#
- Assist with bank reconciliations, accounts receivable and payable reviews, and financial variance analysis.
- Support the month-end close process by preparing key financial reports.
- Use Excel and financial models to improve property accounting efficiency.
- Automate manual accounting tasks using Excel formulas, macros, or other tools.
- Document and streamline financial reporting workflows.
- Reconcile data between financial statements and operational reports.
- Review financial statements for errors, discrepancies, and missing entries.
- Work with operations teams to improve workflow efficiencies.
- Participate in meetings regarding financial strategy, budgeting, and compliance.
- Attend internal training sessions on Yardi and industry-specific accounting principles.
- Present your key learnings and process improvement recommendations at the end of the program.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a junior in a bachelor’s degree program for accounting.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week.
- Strong interest in a career in real estate accounting.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Aptitude to learn new software such as Yardi.
- Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset.
- Self-motivated, diligent work habits, and clear communication skills.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site internship located in Downers Grove, Illinois.
- The term is Summer 2027.
- This position is paid at a rate of $25 per hour.
About The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc.
The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc. functions as a business incubator for firms providing real estate and finance services. Based in Oak Brook, Illinois, the organization manages commercial properties and apartment units across 49 states. It has acquired over 48 billion dollars in commercial real estate during its 50 years of operation. The group employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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