Summer Accounting Intern
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Overview
Job Description
To provide the intern with a hands-on, structured internship that enhances his understanding of real estate accounting and financial operations, while leveraging his technical expertise to improve efficiency in key accounting processes at Inland Devon.Onboarding (Week 1-2)
Introduction to Inland Devon and the self-storage financial landscape.Training on key systems including Yardi, Xceptor, and Microsoft Excel-based models.Mentorship assignment (Senior Corporate Accountant or Property Accountant).Shadowing property accountants to understand financial reporting and month-end close processes.
Core Responsibilities (Weeks 3-10)
Financial Analysis & Reporting
Assist with bank reconciliations, accounts receivable/payable reviews, and financial variance analysis.Support the month-end close process by preparing key financial reports.Leverage Excel and financial models to enhance efficiency in property accounting.
Process Automation & Data Integration
Assist in automating manual accounting tasks, leveraging Excel formulas, macros, or other tools.Support the documentation and streamlining of financial reporting workflows.Work on data reconciliation between financial statements and operational reports.
Operational Support & Compliance
Assist in reviewing financial statements for errors, discrepancies, and missing entries.Work with operations to improve workflow efficiencies in financial reporting.Participate in meetings related to financial strategy, budgeting, and compliance.
Professional Development
Attend internal training sessions on financial reporting, Yardi, and industry-specific accounting principles.Engage in networking opportunities with Inland leaders and finance professionals.Gain a deeper understanding of real estate financial operations and asset management.
Wrap-Up & Final Presentation (Week 11-12)
The intern will present his key learnings, contributions, and recommendations for process improvement.Feedback session with the CFO and mentor to discuss career aspirations and potential future opportunities.Evaluation of potential for future employment at Inland Devon.
What are we looking for?
Pursuing a bachelor's degree in accountingMinimum 3.0 GPAAbility to work 40 hours per week in our Downers Grove, Illinois corporate headquartersStrong interest in pursuing a career in real estate accountingDemonstrable working knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPointKnowledge or desire and aptitude to learn other software such as YardiAttention to detail and analytically mindedSelf-motivated, diligent, outstanding communication skillsYou must be a junior in college at time of application.
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