Accounting Intern (Summer Internship 6/1/2026-8/7/2026)

Brookfield Properties • Chicago, IL • 2h ago

Location

Brookfield Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300

Business

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.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

BPR

At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. We develop, operate, and manage more than 1100 properties and 390 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It's a feat that wouldn't be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don't simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities - but exceed them, every day.

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