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

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Salary$47k
LocationChicago, Illinois
Work modeon-site
Typeinternship
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 16, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Currently enrolled in College or University as a Senior Accounting Student with graduation dates December 2027 through May 2028
Self-motivated and proactive
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
Skills
Microsoft Excel
PowerPoint
Word
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.
Job Description
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:
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Support Accounting department in ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures and resolving accounting related issues
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Support monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities
Assist in the monthly preparation of reporting including, but not limited to:
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Consolidated Financial Statements
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Variance Reports
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Balance Sheet Workpapers
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Bank Reconciliations
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Load and validate Property level financials
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Prepare Journal Entries, Wires, and Reconcile Cash Activity
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Reconcile information to aid in the Year End Close
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Ad hoc projects as needed
Qualifications:
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Currently enrolled in College or University as a Senior Accounting Student with graduation dates December 2027 through May 2028
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Self-motivated and proactive, both with respect to managing workload and own professional development
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Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize work to meet deadline
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Excellent interpersonal, creative, analytical, and problem-solving ability
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to coordinate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
•
Highly motivated to succeed in a team environment
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Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Compensation
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Salary type: Non-Exempt
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Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly
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Hourly Compensation: $22.50
Legal
We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.
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