Accounting Intern - Chicago, IL (Fall 2024)

Equity Residential

2mo ago

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Accounting & Tax
Banking & Finance
Chicago

AI generated summary

You need a Bachelor’s degree, proficiency in Google Apps, Excel, and Essbase, strong communication and analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently, and authorization to work in the US autonomously.
You will assist in financial reporting, SOX controls, development accounting, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Dive into operational balances, provide auditor assistance, and contribute to innovation initiatives.

Requirements

Prefer candidates pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Familiarity and previous experience with Google Applications (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets), Excel and Essbase are also preferred.
Ability to effectively and objectively communicate and work with internal and external customers, as well as strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail.
Must be comfortable working autonomously and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines.
Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States (currently, we are not offering this program under OPT or CPT or sponsoring work visas for these roles).

Responsibilities

The Accounting Intern will work closely with the Financial Reporting and Corporate Accounting teams to coordinate and facilitate activities that ultimately drive our strategy forward. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and exposure to various functional areas, such as: SEC reporting, SOX controls, Development accounting and corporate accounting.
Network, develop and maintain relationships with relevant internal and external business partners to identify and execute key deliverables.
Participate in meetings and observe the process of collaborative, strategic communications. Understand how different departments work cross functionally to develop and manage business processes and execute operational goals.
Opportunity to collaborate with members of the Financial Reporting and Corporate Accounting teams on various projects and strategic initiatives.
Provide Internal and external auditor assistance as necessary, including fielding questions or gathering supporting work papers as requested.
Provide assistance in preparing the quarterly SEC reporting documents.
Analyze and reconcile a variety of operational balances including but not limited to debt, insurance and real estate taxes processes.
Collaborate with the team as they implement innovation and efficiency initiatives.

FAQs

What qualifications are preferred for candidates applying for this Accounting Intern position in Chicago, IL?

Prefer candidates pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Familiarity and previous experience with Google Applications (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets), Excel and Essbase are also preferred.

Equity Residential

Creating communities where people thrive.™

Real Estate

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1967

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) is one of the nation’s largest publicly traded owners and operators of high-quality rental apartment properties and we were one of the first real estate firms included in the S&P 500. At Equity Residential, our Purpose is Creating Communities Where People Thrive. Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainability, Social Responsibility, and Total Wellbeing are key drivers in our commitment to creating the best apartment communities for people to live, work, and play. Our portfolio of approximately 78,000 apartments in Boston, New York, Washington D.C, Southern California, San Francisco, Seattle and Denver is focused in urban and high-density suburban locations. Our employees -- about 2,600 strong -- are really good at what they do, work hard and enjoy the ride, appreciate the community at large and value the contributions of others. At Equity, we take pride in providing a culture where employees can be themselves and be heard and where our residents Live Remarkably.