Corporate Accounting Intern

Greystar (International); South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid sick time

Job summary

Greystar’s Corporate Accounting Internship offers hands-on experience supporting accounting and financial reporting within a global real estate organization. Interns work with the Corporate Accounting team on financial reporting, reconciliations, journal entries, budgeting, and other processes while gaining practical insight into how accounting supports Greystar’s business.

The 10-week program includes exposure to multiple teams (Investment, Finance, Marketing, IT, Data, Leasing, Development,

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Interest in accounting, financial reporting, and real estate.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to organize work, manage deadlines, and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and contribute as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and analysis of financial information, financial statements, and accounting reports.
• Assist with journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activities.
• Review financial data, invoices, expenses, and other accounting documentation for accuracy and help research discrepancies.
• Support monthly accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and other cash-related accounting activities.
• Help prepare financial reports, schedules, and analyses for internal teams and management.
• Gain exposure to accounting processes related to Greystar’s real estate investments, development activities, and corporate operations.
• Partner with accounting team members and other departments to gather information and support ongoing projects.
• Participate in special projects and other accounting initiatives throughout the internship.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Graduating December 2027–May 2028

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

JOB DESCRIPTION

Greystar’s Corporate Accounting Internship provides students with hands‑on experience supporting accounting and financial reporting activities within a global real estate organization. Interns will work alongside members of the Corporate Accounting team to gain exposure to financial reporting, reconciliations, journal entries, budgeting, and other accounting processes while developing a practical understanding of how accounting supports Greystar’s business.

• Support the preparation and analysis of financial information, financial statements, and accounting reports.
• Assist with journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activities.
• Review financial data, invoices, expenses, and other accounting documentation for accuracy and help research discrepancies.
• Support monthly accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and other cash-related accounting activities.
• Help prepare financial reports, schedules, and analyses for internal teams and management.
• Gain exposure to accounting processes related to Greystar’s real estate investments, development activities, and corporate operations.
• Partner with accounting team members and other departments to gather information and support ongoing projects.
• Participate in special projects and other accounting initiatives throughout the internship.

What We’re Looking For

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Interest in accounting, financial reporting, and the real estate industry.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to organize work, manage deadlines, and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and contribute as part of a collaborative team
• Graduating between December 2027 and May 2028

The Greystar Summer Internship Program packs 10 weeks with real projects, real responsibility, and real connections. You’ll dive straight into the action on a team like Investment, Finance, Marketing, IT, Data, Leasing, Development, or Operations - doing work that actually moves the needle, not just watching from the sidelines.

Along the way, you’ll get a front-row seat to the rest of the business too, through:

Executive Speaker Series — hear directly from the people leading the industry

Business Segment Overviews — get the full picture of how each part of Greystar works

Mentor Relationships — build connections that go beyond the summer

Site Visits — see the work happening in the field, up close

Community Outreach — give back alongside your team

Networking Opportunities — meet people across the company

You’ll close out the summer by presenting your Final Capstone Project, your chance to show off what you built, what you learned, and the impact you made.

• Program dates: June 2, 2027 – August 6, 2027

• The compensation for this position is $26.75/hour

Additional Compensation

Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.

• Corporate Positions:Inaddition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participateina quarterly or annual bonus program based onindividual and company performance.
• Onsite Property Positions:Inaddition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participatein weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Benefits Offered for Temporary Team Members*

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid sick time

*For Union and Prevailing Wage roles compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

_ Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to [e-mail]_