Accounting Intern (Summer Internship 6/7/2027 - 8/13/2027)

GGP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental and Vision beginning 1

401(k) Company matching

Paid time off

Paid volunteer hours

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Job summary

GGP in Chicago is offering an Accounting Intern position designed to train and develop students through project-based work within the Accounting department.

You will gain hands-on experience with monthly closings, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting, while mentored by a supervisor and connected to senior leaders. This paid internship emphasizes collaboration, practical learning, and building relationships across teams during the summer program.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a senior accounting student with graduation between Dec 2026 and May 2027.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support accounting monthly, quarterly, and annual activities.
• Prepare journal entries, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet workpapers.
• Load and validate property-level financials and consolidate statements.
• Assist in year-end close and ad hoc projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Senior accounting student

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Location

GGP Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300

Business

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, GGP is a leading retail real estate company with a portfolio of 95+ high-performing retail assets, encompassing over 95 million square feet of space across the United States. As an owner-operator, we're committed to creating vibrant destinations that bring people and brands together. With a team of 1,200+ employees and a legacy of leadership in retail real estate, we're shaping the future of the industry by delivering exceptional value to our partners and the communities we serve

Job Description

As an Accounting Intern, you will work largely on a project-based assignment supporting our Accounting function. During the internship, individuals will receive training and work on various projects that directly impact the business. Summer interns are immediately a part of our collaborative culture and build enduring relationships with their fellow interns, manager, and an assigned mentor. Summer interns also have the opportunity to network with various professionals through organized social events. Finally, the intern will work with an assigned mentor to complete a project and present their findings with other interns to the executive leadership team.

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, but not limited to:

• 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

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in College or University as a Senior Accounting Student with graduation dates December 2026 through May 2027
• Self-motivated and proactive, both with respect to managing workload and own professional development
• Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize work to meet deadline
• Excellent interpersonal, creative, analytical, and problem-solving ability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Highly motivated to succeed in a team environment
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Compensation

• Salary type: Non-Exempt
• Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly
• Hourly Compensation: $22.50

Benefit Information

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1
• 401(k) Company matching
• 401(k) Vests on Day 1
Career development programsCharitable donation matchingGenerous paid time off (i.e., vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time)Paid Volunteer HoursPaid Parental LeaveFamily planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy, and adoption optionsWellness and mental health resourcesPet insurance offeringChildcare AssistanceCommuter benefitsA culture on our values of Act with Integrity, Build Mutual Trust, Take Initiative and Win Together.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

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