Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Tailwind Group capitalizes on real estate opportunities in acquisition, development, and management. Our team is uniquely qualified to provide full-scope expertise ensuring lasting and sustainable environments. We are committed to creating and supporting a workplace culture that is versatile, innovative, and the best in our market. We strive for every team member to operate by our five core values—in doing so, they are affecting a positive change in their respective communities. Attracting and retaining the most talented and passionate individuals in our industry is an everyday objective at Tailwind Group. We would love for you to join our team!

The Tailwind Group Summer Intern Program allows students or recent grads to gain real world experience in their area of interest and understand its function within the student housing industry - all while making a true impact on our business.

The pay rate for this position is $15/hr. This internship term will run from May 26th - August 15th and will include:

• Mentorship and shadowing opportunities
• Hands-on project work
• Lunch and learns focused on personal development
• Intern outings
• And more!

The Position: The Accounting Intern is primarily responsible for supporting the Accounting Team in completing month end responsibilities, conducting research and data reviews, and supporting an upcoming transition to our operating systems. A successful Accounting Intern will ­­­­effectively communicate with and support the department, remain organized while supporting multiple projects and initiatives, and have a desire to develop professionally within the industry.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Model and cascade Tailwind Group’s five core values: Entrepreneurial, Versatile, Responsive, Innovative, and Integrity.
• Assist with journal entries in the General Journal.
• Play a key role in migrating data and supporting the reporting efforts in our operating system.
• Prepare and process vendor and owner distribution checks.
• Receive and deposit checks for various entities.
• Provide analysis and reporting on various ad-hoc projects.
• Monitor spend management and the accounts payable exception que.
• Assist in researching, tracking, and restoring accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
• Prepare month end financials for designated entities.
• Complete month end reconciliation template rollovers.
• Assist the accounting team in monthly bank reconciliations.
• Shadow the accounting team to learn various aspects of property accounting within the student housing industry.
• Communicate professionally with company personnel, external clients, vendors, and banking contacts.

• High school diploma or equivalent and working towards a degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Must be a rising junior, senior, or recent graduate at time of internship.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Possess strong administrative, organization and communication skills.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism.
• A positive and innovate approach to problem-solving.
• A willingness to learn in fast-paced environment.

To learn more about our core values, mission, and vision, check out:

A complete list of responsibilities and duties can be provided during the interview process.

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship at this time. Tailwind Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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