Property Accounting Intern

Job Description

Property Accounting Intern | Greystar

The Tone:
This is a 10-week summer internship at Greystar, offering flexibility to work remotely or from a regional office. Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform, headquartered in Charleston, SC, managing and operating over $350 billion of real estate across more than 260 markets globally. As the largest operator of apartments in the U.S. with over one million units/beds globally, Greystar provides world-class service in rental residential real estate, founded on expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction. As a Property Accounting Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in full-cycle accounting, contributing to financial oversight and supporting various teams within this expansive real estate business.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary (Summer Internship Program)
• Location: Remote or In-office (Flexible)
• Pay: $21 hourly
• Mission: This person will learn and perform full-cycle accounting tasks for properties, review financial statements, and support financial planning processes within a global real estate context.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounting Management: Manage full-cycle accounting tasks for a set number of properties, including preparing journal entries and handling bank reconciliations.
• Financial Review: Review financial statements and perform accounting control procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Performance Monitoring: Assist in monitoring and analyzing monthly operating results and financial reports, while supporting the development of financial outlooks and forecasts.
• Budgeting Support: Help prepare financial reports and presentations for internal use and assist in the annual budgeting process by gathering and organizing financial data.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with different teams to provide financial insights and support, and build relationships with other Greystar teams to reach shared goals.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Enrolled in an academic program, demonstrating a quantitative background with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience: No prior professional experience explicitly required; instead, the role seeks strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and adherence to deadlines.
• Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Bonus: Preferred major in Accounting, Finance, or a related degree. Must be graduating between December 2026 and May 2027. A strong sense of curiosity and a desire to learn are also highly valued for this role.