Accounting Intern

Prg Real Estate Management•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Accounting Intern assists with day-to-day finance responsibilities, focusing on preparing balance sheet, bank, and cash reconciliations and facilitating the monthly close process. The role supports property accounting, financial reporting, treasury tasks, internal audits, tax and audit preparation, and maintenance of the investor portal. The intern also participates in accounting and cross-functional projects as assigned and conducts business in accordance with company policies and applicable laws pertaining to housing. The position requires the ability to manage shifting priorities in a busy, changing, multitasking environment, communicate effectively, pay close attention to detail, meet strict deadlines, and think critically to solve problems. The employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear, frequently stand and walk and use their hands to handle or feel objects or tools, and occasionally reach and lift or move up to 15 pounds. Travel of up to 5% may be required. Overtime, evening, weekend, or holiday work may be necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Organizational skills to manage multiple, shifting priorities effectively.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to perform in a busy, changing, multitasking work environment.
Ability to pay close attention to detail and adhere to strict deadlines.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically and make effective decisions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
Ability to maintain high ethical standards.
Ability to work overtime, evenings, weekends, or holidays as necessary.
Willingness to travel up to 5%.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including sitting, talking or hearing, standing, walking, handling or feeling objects or tools, occasional reaching, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 15 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
Interest in Real Estate Management.

Responsibilities

Process journal entries and support balance sheet, bank, and cash reconciliations.
Assist with month-end financial reporting and daily and weekly reporting.
Partner with Property Accountants to complete monthly accounting tasks and process property refunds.
Support Property Accountants in reconciling lender reserve accounts and administering draw requests.
Assist Property Accountants in facilitating the property-wide internal audit program.
Collaborate with the Treasury Department to ensure monthly tasks are completed.
Participate in accounting and cross-functional projects as assigned.
Conduct business in accordance with company policies and procedures and applicable housing laws, including Fair Housing, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Assist with tax and audit preparation activities.
Help maintain and update the investor portal.
Conduct internal audits and follow up with Property Accountants and Property Managers to ensure timely correction of identified issues.