Entry-Level Staff Accountant Openings (May 2027 grads)

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Indianapolis, IN, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Professional Services • Real Estate • Retail
The Role
Reviews, maintains, and analyzes general ledgers and financial statements for assigned properties. Prepares monthly close journal entries, financial reporting packages, budget and forecast variance commentary, annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and audit support. The role also assists property management, leasing teams, lenders, and partners in interpreting financial results and participates in special projects.
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Job Location:

Corporate Indianapolis

Primary Purpose:  To review, maintain and analyze the general ledger and financial statements for three to five domestic properties within the Mall, Premium Outlet or Mills platform portfolios.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare monthly close journal entries for assigned properties in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principals

  • Ensure monthly close process for assigned properties is performed accurately and timely

  • Review and maintain documentation for assigned property trial balances/general ledger

  • Analyze property financial statements monthly, including the preparation of budget and forecast variance commentary

  • Prepare and distribute monthly financial reporting packages to internal personnel including property management and leasing departments, in addition to assisting these groups in reviewing and interpreting a property’s financial results

  • Prepare and distribute financial reporting packages to lenders and/or partners as determined by the assigned property’s ownership and/or debt arrangement

  • Assist in the preparation and review of the annual budget and quarterly forecast updates for assigned properties

  • Assist external auditors with preparation of annual property audits

  • Participation in special projects, as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree with a major or concentration in Accounting is required

  • Accounting internship in either public accounting or corporate environment is preferred

  • Working towards CPA license is a plus

  • Effective analytical, interpersonal, communication skills

  • Exceptional organizational skills

  • Detail oriented

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and familiarity with AI tools (such as Claude or CoPilot) a plus

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree with a major or concentration in Accounting
  • Accounting internship in public accounting or a corporate environment
  • Working toward a CPA license
  • Effective analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Detail-oriented work style
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
  • Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude or Copilot
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The Company
HQ: Indianapolis, IN
3,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1960

What We Do

Simon Property Group Inc is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns, develops, and manages retail real estate properties, including shopping malls, outlet centers, and community/lifestyle centers.

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