Accounting Intern (Summer Internship 6/7/2027 - 8/13/2027)

About the role

• Location
• GGP Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300
• Business

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, GGP is a leading retail real estate company with a portfolio of 95+ high-performing retail assets, encompassing over 95 million square feet of space across the United States. As an owner-operator, we're committed to creating vibrant destinations that bring people and brands together. With a team of 1,200+ employees and a legacy of leadership in retail real estate, we're shaping the future of the industry by delivering exceptional value to our partners and the communities we serve

If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

About the role

As an Accounting Intern, you will work largely on a project-based assignment supporting our Accounting function. During the internship, individuals will receive training and work on various projects that directly impact the business. Summer interns are immediately a part of our collaborative culture and build enduring relationships with their fellow interns, manager, and an assigned mentor.

Summer interns also have the opportunity to network with various professionals through organized social events. Finally, the intern will work with an assigned mentor to complete a project and present their findings with other interns to the executive leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Support Accounting department in ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures and resolving accounting related issues
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities

Assist in the monthly preparation of reporting including, but not limited to:

• Consolidated Financial Statements
• Variance Reports
• Balance Sheet Workpapers
• Bank Reconciliations
• Load and validate Property level financials
• Prepare Journal Entries, Wires, and Reconcile Cash Activity
• Reconcile information to aid in the Year End Close
• Ad hoc projects as needed

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in College or University as a Senior Accounting Student with graduation dates December 2027 through May 2028
• Self-motivated and proactive, both with respect to managing workload and own professional development
• Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize work to meet deadline
• Excellent interpersonal, creative, analytical, and problem-solving ability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Highly motivated to succeed in a team environment
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Compensation

• Salary type: Non-Exempt
• Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly
• Hourly Compensation: $22.50

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