Location
Brookfield Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300Business
At Brookfield Properties, we believe retail should be anything but typical. It’s why we’re integrating shopping, dining, entertainment, and more to reimagine retail experiences everywhere. Because for us, retail isn’t just about managing properties or redeveloping malls. It’s about creating inspiring spaces that draw consumers in. It’s about helping our tenants build their brand in a big way. It’s about contributing to our communities. And, more than anything, it’s about bringing people together.
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, each part time 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 a grad date between December 2026 and May 2027
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
Benefit Information
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1
- 401(k) Company matching
- 401(k) Vests on Day 1
- Career development programs
- Charitable donation matching
- Generous paid time off (i.e., vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time)
- Paid Volunteer Hours
- Paid Parental Leave
- Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy, and adoption options
- Wellness and mental health resources
- Pet insurance offering
- Childcare Assistance
- Commuter benefits
- A culture on our values of Act with Integrity, Build Mutual Trust, Take Initiative and Win Together.
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What We Do
Brookfield Properties develops and operates real estate investments on behalf of Brookfield Asset Management — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world. From office to retail, logistics to multifamily, and hospitality to development, we work across sectors to bring high-quality, sustainable real estate to life around the globe every day.
