Property Accounting Intern

Greystar

Charleston (SC)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 34,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid sick time

Union/Prevailing wage role variation (

Job summary

Greystar is offering a 10-week Property Accounting Internship designed to provide hands-on experience with full-cycle accounting tasks, financial statement reviews, journal entries, and bank reconciliations within a leading real estate platform.

You’ll participate in in-house training, monitor monthly operating results, support budgeting and forecasting, and help prepare internal financial reports and presentations.

Qualifications

Curiosity and a desire to learn.
Quantitative background that demonstrates analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulate complex topics.
High standard of accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to deadlines.
Preferred major: Accounting, Finance, or related degree.
Graduating between December 2026 and May 2027.

Responsibilities

Learn the line of business, day-to-day team responsibilities, and how it functions within the broader real estate business.
Complete in-house training programs for various applications and operational techniques.
Assist in monitoring and analyzing monthly operating results and financial reports.
Support the development of financial outlooks and forecasts.
Help prepare financial reports and presentations for internal use.
Assist in the annual budgeting process by gathering and organizing financial data.
Collaborate with different teams to provide financial insights and support.
Support other projects as needed to gain exposure to different aspects of financial planning.
Build relationships and partner with other Greystar teams to reach shared goals.

Skills

Quantitative background

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication

Attention to deadlines

Education

Accounting/Finance or related degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

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

As a Property Accounting Intern, you'll experience the many job responsibilities of an Accountant at Greystar, including managing full-cycle accounting tasks for a set number of properties, reviewing financial statements, preparing journal entries, handling bank reconciliations, and performing accounting control procedures.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Learn the line of business, day-to-day team responsibilities, and how it functions within the broader real estate business Complete in-house training programs for various applications and operational techniques Assist in monitoring and analyzing monthly operating results and financial reports Support the development of financial outlooks and forecasts Help prepare financial reports and presentations for internal use Assist in the annual budgeting process by gathering and organizing financial data Collaborate with different teams to provide financial insights and support Support other projects as needed to gain exposure to different aspects of financial planning Build relationships and partner with other Greystar teams to reach shared goals

QUALIFICATIONS

Curiosity and a desire to learn Quantitative background that demonstrates analytical and problem-solving abilities Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Strong written and verbal communication skills, and capability to articulate complex topics High standard of accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to deadlines Preferred major: Accounting, Finance, or related degree Graduating between December 2026 and May 2027

THE SUMMER INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

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

COMPENSATION

The compensation for this position is $21.00/hour. The majority of our Property Accounting teams works remotely. This internship offers the flexibility to work remotely or be based out of one of our regional offices, giving you the option to work alongside other interns based in-office. Additional Compensation: Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.

BENEFITS OF 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'S EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

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 AskHR@greystar.com.

CORE VALUES

Integrity We stay true to the highest ethical standards and principles, and are honest, trustworthy, humble, and respectful in all of our words and actions.

Equality We celebrate individual differences, encourage diversity of thought, provide equality of opportunity, and cultivate an environment where all individuals are seen, treated, and valued equally.

Professionalism We proudly present a positive, dignified, and businesslike image at all times through our appearances, behavior, and interactions with others.

Accountability We take responsibility and accept ownership for our words, actions, tasks, and results, and respectfully hold others to the same standard.

Service We make service our top priority by giving our time, knowledge, and experience to serve the needs of our customers, community, and team members.