About the role#
This is a ten-week rotational summer internship program based in Downers Grove, Illinois. You will gain exposure to fund accounting, property accounting, and SEC reporting. This role is a full-time position requiring 40 hours of work per week.
What you'll do#
- Assist in maintaining REIT books, records, and property books using Yardi and accrual accounting.
- Support the preparation of monthly closes for consolidated REIT books and property accounting workbooks.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reports, variance analyses, and management reports.
- Assist with external audit functions and quarterly reviews.
- Perform annual common area maintenance and real estate tax reconciliations.
- Help collect and compile data for financial statements, footnotes, and SEC filings including Forms 8-K, 10-K, and 10-Q.
- Manage SEC filing documents in Active Disclosure and assist with XBRL reviews.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a junior pursuing a bachelor degree in accounting.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Strong interest in a career in real estate accounting.
- Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Aptitude or desire to learn software such as Yardi and Active Disclosure.
- Excellent communication skills, diligence, and a self-motivated mindset.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Location & details#
- Location: Downers Grove, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $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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