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

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
• 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.

At GGP, we’re all about creating spaces that do more than just exist — they thrive. For over 70 years, we’ve been at the forefront of retail real estate, building destinations where brands and communities come together to make magic happen. With a portfolio of 95+ retail centers across 34 states, we’re proud to say that 61% of the U.S. population lives within an hour of a GGP destination.

That’s not just reach — it’s impact. And it’s what drives us to keep innovating. We’re not your average landlords. We’re partners, collaborators, and champions of retail success. In a world where the retail landscape is changing faster than ever, we’re here to help brands stay ahead, grow stronger, and connect more deeply with their customers. At GGP, we don’t just manage real estate — we transform it into a retail advantage.

Let’s build something extraordinary together.