Real Estate Accounting Intern: Hands-On & Excel‑Driven

The Inland Real Estate Group LLC; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Inland Real Estate Group LLC in Downers Grove, IL offers a hands-on, structured internship to enhance real estate accounting and financial operations. The program provides 40 hours per week at our corporate headquarters, mentorship from senior accountants, and exposure to financial reporting, month‑end close, and automation using Yardi and Excel.

During onboarding and throughout Weeks 3–10, you will gain experience in bank reconciliations, variance analysis, and data integration, culminating

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
• Junior in college at time of application.
• Able to work 40 hours/week at Downers Grove headquarters.
• Interest in real estate accounting and MS Office/Yardi.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

Pursuing bachelor's degree in accounting (in progress)

Tools

Yardi

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

The Inland Real Estate Group LLC in Downers Grove, IL offers a hands-on, structured internship to enhance real estate accounting and financial operations. The program provides 40 hours per week at our corporate headquarters, mentorship from senior accountants, and exposure to financial reporting, month‑end close, and automation using Yardi and Excel.

During onboarding and throughout Weeks 3–10, you will gain experience in bank reconciliations, variance analysis, and data integration, culminating