Equity Residential
Accounting Intern - Summer 2024
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Job Description
- Req#: 2004442
Working for Equity Residential (EQR), an industry leading multi-family REIT headquartered in downtown Chicago, means being part of a community and striving to provide the best in apartment living, speaking boldly about new ideas for innovation, and inspiring creativity in the ways we work together. Our portfolio of high-quality properties in growth markets – New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Denver, to name a few – provides homes where people most want to live. We've got the best people in the business, and our experience shows in our dedication to residents and in how much we value each other as colleagues. That’s why our employees say they are proud to work at Equity, a company that knows how to Live Remarkably.
Equity Residential’s corporate summer intern program is a full-time, 10 week paid internship based in Chicago. The selected intern will work with the Human Resources team for the length of the program and will have the opportunity to collaborate with various interns in other business areas (HR, Property Operations, Investments).
The purpose of Equity's Corporate Internship Program is to attract emerging diverse talent and promote learning about Equity and the real estate industry. Participants will have the opportunity to accelerate their professional growth and diversify their work experience by engaging with different business partners throughout the program.
Please note: Our internship experience will be a hybrid in person/remote platform for 2024, with three days of required on-site participation at our corporate office in Chicago. Relocation will not be provided for this internship.
WHO YOU ARE
● Organized, Flexible, and Adaptable. You have a keen eye for detail and pride yourself on delivering quality work. You multitask well, re-prioritize accordingly, and meet deadlines consistently. You keep your cool during stressful situations, remain resilient, and quickly find solutions in order to meet the changing needs and priorities of the business.
● A Collaborator and Trusted Team Player. You enjoy partnering with others —whether internal or external— and build constructive working relationships that foster cooperation in order to get work done and deliver great results. You are united with teammates and follow through on commitments.
● A Strong Communicator. Your writing and speaking skills are clear, articulate, and effective, demonstrating your ability to interact with all levels and helping you connect well with others.
● Creative. You like thinking outside the box to come up with smart solutions to new challenges, and you embrace the opportunity to live in the gray.
● A Solution-Oriented Team Player. You are united with teammates and follow through on commitments.
● Passionate. Motivated. Eager to Learn. You ask smart questions, challenge the status quo, and regularly seek to understand. You invest extra energy to reach your goals.
OVERVIEW OF THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
● A first-hand experience of day-to-day life at a REIT and resources to learn the programs/tools and processes used in the industry.
● Perform journal entries and prepare reconciliations on assigned topics and/or projects. ● May create or update systems or spreadsheets for specific department needs. ● Present project results to department personnel or management.
● Work collaboratively across EQR departments and functions to establish and update the budgets that maximizes value and enhances returns for the company. ● Represent Equity Residential in a professional manner at all times. Consistently maintains a professional courteous attitude when dealing with residents, coworkers and the general public.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
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.
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).
ABOUT US
Working for Equity Residential means being part of a community – employees and residents – striving to provide the best in apartment living, speaking boldly about new ideas for innovation, and inspiring creativity in the ways we live and work. Our portfolio of high-quality properties in urban growth markets – New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Denver – provides homes where people most want to live, work and play. We've got the best people in the business, and our experience shows in our dedication to our residents and in how much we value each other as colleagues. That’s why our employees say they are proud to work at Equity, a company that gives our residents a place where they can “Live Remarkably,” and offers a culture where our employees have the opportunity to make their mark.
About the company
Equity Residential is one of the nation’s largest publicly traded owners and operators of high-quality rental apartment properties.
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