Location
GGP Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300Business
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:
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 graduation dates December 2026 through 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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Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a college or university as a senior accounting student
- Graduation date between December 2026 and May 2027
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal, creative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
- 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
Brookfield Properties Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Brookfield Properties and has not been reviewed or approved by Brookfield Properties.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is positioned as robust, with multiple plan options and access to specialty support tools such as virtual care and mental health resources. The benefits lineup is framed as comprehensive for a large employer, spanning medical, dental, and vision plus navigation programs.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with a company match is consistently presented as a core component of the total rewards package. Administration through a major provider and references to active plan information reinforce that retirement benefits are established and maintained.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off offerings are repeatedly described as a meaningful part of the package, including PTO and leave programs. Paid parental leave and related time-off elements are frequently highlighted as a draw, even as details can vary by group and location.
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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.
