Accounting Intern; Summer Internship

Location GGP Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300 Business 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.

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.

• 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 Work papers 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

• 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

Salary type:
Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency:
Bi-weekly

Hourly Compensation: $22.50

• 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.

#GGP The Brookfield Real Estate ecosystem spans the globe through multiple operating companies, all united by our core values. We cover every facet of real estate—from offices and retail spaces to logistics centers, residential homes, and hotels. Across thousands of properties worldwide, we combine world-class expertise with deep local insights to drive exceptional value. Together, we transform neighborhoods and build lasting communities that stand the test of time.

By leveraging the global scale of our operating companies and fostering trusted local partnerships, we collaborate seamlessly to support our communities and achieve shared success.