Accounting Intern: Hands-On Finance Projects & Mentorship

Brookfield Properties; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,370,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits from day 1 (medical, dental,

401(k) company matching

Career development programs

Volunteer hours

Paid parental leave

Wellness resources

Commuter benefits

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Brookfield Properties in Chicago is offering an Accounting Intern position supporting the Accounting function on project-based assignments. Interns receive training, mentorship, and opportunities to network with professionals through organized events.

During the internship, you will work with an assigned mentor to complete a project and present findings to executive leadership. This role emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and hands-on learning in a real estate finance environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in College or University as a Senior Accounting Student with graduation dates December 2026 through May 2027.
• Self-motivated and proactive in workload management and professional development.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication ability and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Support Accounting department in ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures and resolving accounting related issues.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities.
• Assist in the monthly preparation of reporting including Consolidated Financial Statements, Variance Reports, Balance Sheet Workpapers, Bank Reconciliations.
• Load and validate property level financials.
• Prepare Journal Entries, Wires, and Reconcile Cash Activity.
• Reconcile information to aid in the Year End Close.
• Ad hoc projects as needed.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Senior Accounting student

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Brookfield Properties in Chicago is offering an Accounting Intern position supporting the Accounting function on project-based assignments. Interns receive training, mentorship, and opportunities to network with professionals through organized events.

During the internship, you will work with an assigned mentor to complete a project and present findings to executive leadership. This role emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and hands-on learning in a real estate finance environment.