Greystar’s Corporate Internship role provides an opportunity for students currently enrolled in a 2 or 4-year undergraduate degree program interested in a career in the real estate industry. Corporate Interns will gain practical experience in all areas of the specific corporate function in which they are interning. This may include, but is not limited to, finance, marketing, information technology, communications, development, construction, investment, accounting, and other lines of business.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Interested in jumpstarting your career in accounting? This exciting position will expose interns to the many job responsibilities of an Accountant at Greystar – including cash management and banking, accounts payable, capital transactions, and financial reporting. Interns will apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to analyze financial information, reconcile financial statements, prepare general and standard journal entries, assist in budget development, and prepare standard accounting and financial reports for management.  

We have 191 accountants across our corporate lines of business, which include Investment, Office of the CFO, Development & Construction, and Enterprise. As one of the largest and most experienced firms in the industry, we own a global portfolio comprised of more than 207,600 units and student beds across multiple strategies and geographies. 

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. 

Responsibilities:

• Develops an understanding of data available involved with the position, and with all internal and external systems involved in maintaining that data. 
• Extracts and combines information from various data sources and delivers ad-hoc and scheduled complex reports to a variety of internal and external customers. 
• Compiles reports and responds to inquiries of any relevant government and/or regulatory agencies on specified data. 
• Supports functionally specific business processes as well as various programs and projects that require sophisticated reporting analytics. 
• Maintains data integrity and compliance by running reports, auditing and analyzing information while troubleshooting errors. 
• Performs bank reconciliations and wire transfers for deposit and ensures accuracy. 
• Must be on-site at the Modular Living Solutions Facility during the week. No relocation assistance offered.

Qualifications:

• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports in accordance with accounting, finance, budgeting, and cost control principles. 
• A combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the application and usage of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). 
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively to prepare and explain financial data to internal and external customers. 
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs in order to handle large data volume. 
• Demonstrated mathematical skills necessary to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers, decimals, and fractions, and calculate percentages. 

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or general business. 

Internship Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive compensation 
• Networking events  

Compensation is based on geographic location and individual pay decisions will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, may be eligible for an annual performance bonus that is based on individual and company performance.

Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, may be eligible for a discretionary weekly, monthly and/or quarterly bonus based on budget.

Greystar seeks to attract, recruit, advance and retain top talent. Greystar’s compensation strategy is tailored to appropriately reward the skillset and experience that a team member will bring to the organization.

Robust Benefits Offered for Full-time Team Members:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

• 401(k) with Company Match (eligibility required) 

• Short-term & Long-term Disability

• Critical Illness/Accident/Hospital Indemnity Plans

• Employee Assistance Program

• Generous Paid Time Off: Time off benefits include vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick time and parental leave

For Union and Prevailing Wage roles compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.