Real Estate Accounting Intern - Automation & Reporting

The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc.; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

The Inland Real Estate Group, Inc. offers a structured accounting internship in Downers Grove, IL, designed to deepen your understanding of real estate accounting and financial operations.

You will gain hands-on experience through a staged onboarding, hands-on financial analysis, and process improvement opportunities within Inland Devon. During Weeks 1-2 you will be onboarded with Yardi, Xceptor, and Excel-based models, shadowing real estate accountants and participating in month-end close.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting with minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week in Downers Grove, IL.
• Strong interest in real estate accounting and MS Office proficiency.
• Junior in college at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bank reconciliations and AR/AP reviews.
• Support the month-end close with key financial reports.
• Use Excel-based models to improve property accounting.
• Help automate manual tasks and document reporting workflows.
• Review financial statements for errors and improve workflows.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Self-motivation

Strong communication skills

Education

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The Inland Real Estate Group, Inc. offers a structured accounting internship in Downers Grove, IL, designed to deepen your understanding of real estate accounting and financial operations.

You will gain hands-on experience through a staged onboarding, hands-on financial analysis, and process improvement opportunities within Inland Devon. During Weeks 1-2 you will be onboarded with Yardi, Xceptor, and Excel-based models, shadowing real estate accountants and participating in month-end close.