Part-Time Fund Accounting Intern

Jonathan Rose Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Rose Companies is seeking a Part-Time Fund Accounting Intern in New York to gain hands-on experience in quarterly reporting, cash management compliance, and financial analysis while contributing to projects aligned with its social and environmental mission.

The role offers 10-20 hours per week at $30 per hour. You will work with senior staff accountants on reconciliations, data validation, and preparation of property packages, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and professional demeanor.

Qualifications

• Accounting, business and finance background preferred.
• Excellent professional demeanor with ability to work across management levels.
• Strong organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling balance sheet accounts, cash bank accounts and monthly property packages
• Ensure property monthly packages agree to ledger and supporting documentations
• Assist with data validation for fund accounting consolidation software
• Work with senior staff accountants on various financial projects

Skills

Quantitative Analysis

Auditing

MS Excel

Some Knowledge

Job description

Rose Companies is one of the country’s leading developers and investors in sustainable, affordable, and mixed- income multifamily real estate. The company’s mission is to strengthen communities of opportunity by developing innovative real estate solutions that build value, enhance resilience, and cultivate well-being.

In 2017, Rose was the top acquirer of affordable housing in the country, and with more than 15,000 units owned, it is the 10th largest owner.

Since its founding in 1989, the firm has been recognized for design excellence and for creating successful models that enhance the ability of our residents, and the communities they live in, to thrive. The firm’s innovative work has modeled widely duplicated solutions and won awards from a wide range of notable organizations, including the Urban Land Institute, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the American Planning Association, the American Institute of Architects, and many others.

Rose Companies is currently offering an internship in our Fund Accounting Group, which will offer the individual hands on experience and the opportunity to work on various projects including quarterly reporting, cash management compliance, financial analysis and ad hoc projects. Interns will gain exposure to a wide range of processes within the Accounting Group throughout their internship}.

Position Description

As part of this endeavor, we are seeking a Part-Time Fund Accounting Intern who will represent the financial goals and social and environmental mission of Rose Companies.

The hourly rate for this position will be $30 per hour based upon factors including but not limited to related experience and time in the industry. This role will work between 10-20 hours per week.

Essential Functions

• Reconciling balance sheet accounts, cash bank accounts and monthly property packages
• Ensure property monthly packages agree to ledger and supporting documentations
• Assist with data validation for fund accounting consolidation software
• Work with senior staff accountants on various financial projects

Education, Work Experience and Skills

The ideal candidate should demonstrate excellent professional demeanor with the ability to work with a wide range of levels of management. Candidates should have strong organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills and a desire to work in real estate.

Education or experience in the disciplines of accounting, business and finance preferred.

Rose Companies is committed in policy and practice to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees, based upon their training, experience, and overall qualifications. Consistent with this commitment, discrimination against an applicant or employee based upon the individual’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other condition or characteristic protected by law is strictly prohibited.

Travel Required

No.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Quantitative Analysis Some Knowledge

Some Knowledge

Auditing Some Knowledge

MS Excel Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Required

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

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