Intern - Finance

Hines•Amsterdam, MO

About The Position

When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.

Requirements

Currently studying towards, or recently completed, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Engineering, Data Analytics, Sustainability or a related discipline.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Strong interpersonal skills and confidence communicating with colleagues across different countries and functions.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyse data and create professional presentations.
Proactive, dependable and able to work both independently and as part of an international team.
A curious mindset with an interest in improving processes and learning new technologies.

Nice To Haves

Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot or similar to improve productivity and automate routine tasks.
An interest in business operations, project coordination and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Support vendor onboarding, including telephone confirmation of vendor details, preparing compliance reports, and coordinating with Hines Treasury and CBRE on tickets and approvals.
Review weekly vendor payment batches and service charge payments from our external property manager. Check supporting information and bank details, prevent duplicate payments, and prepare items for review and approval.
Assist with tenant refunds by checking amounts against contracts and signed tenant documents, validating bank details, coordinating with the property manager, and preparing accurate payment information.
Maintain finance and reporting records, including invoice registers and rent inflow information used for quarterly reporting.
Use Yardi reports to monitor invoice approvals and long-outstanding payables, follow up on open items with CBRE, and support accounts receivable reconciliations twice a month.
Assist with withholding tax payment date confirmations, invoice rate queries, service charge matters, and other recurring or ad hoc finance tasks.
Help organize shared team files by moving relevant working documents into the appropriate team folders.