Corp Finance/Accounting - Intern at Harbor Group Management in NORFOLK, Virginia

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Investment Accounting Intern

Norfolk, VA

Harbor Group International (HGI) is a leading global real estate investment and management firm. With more than $20 billion in assets under management, the firm invests in and manages diversified property portfolios including office, retail, and multifamily properties. With over 38 years of experience in the industry and over 1,400 employees worldwide, HGI continues to look for real estate investment opportunities.

Job Summary: We are seeking a driven individual who wishes to obtain real estate investment industry experience, specifically related to accounting and finance functions. Under the direction of the different department managers, you will obtain real-world job skills by following personalized training, performing key job responsibilities, and executing meaningful projects within that business discipline.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions that can be performed safely may be required as deemed necessary by Harbor Group Management.

• Complete bank reconciliations for partnership and asset level books.
• Assist with the tax withholding reconciliation project.
• Complete gain calculations as needed for sales of real estate assets.
• Set-up new partnership entities and distribution schedules in the accounting system.
• Track and post Fund and Investor commitments and contributions.
• Post Journal Entries to partnership and asset General Ledgers.
• Review bank reconciliations and ensure that reconciling items are cleared on a timely basis.
• Calculate monthly Asset Management fees.
• Assist in calculating and producing monthly billing statements.
• Complete month-end workpapers for alternative assets.
• Assist Manager of Partnership Accounting with reconciling partnership equity and investment balances.
• Assist team with tracking CPA firm delivery of K-1s and other tax forms.
• Review, research, and respond to tax notices for property and partnership entities.
• Assist with research related to property acquisitions and dispositions.
• Assist with running ad roc reports from various internal software as needed.
• Update existing workpapers for CPA firm deliverables.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Contribute to special projects and end of internship presentation, including a final presentation to senior leadership.
• Perform other duties as required.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 4-year accredited program enrollment
• 10-week commitment (June 3rd - August 9th)
• One year of customer service work experience
• Computer proficiency and excellent communication skills.
• Professionalism in quality of work, punctuality, attendance, and attitude.
• Dependability, good judgment, and organizational skills.
• Initiative to stay engaged while gaining industry knowledge.
• Ability to lead and maintain good working relationships with peers.
• Ability to be a positive example and take accountability.
• Adherence to Company's mission, vision, values, and policies.
• Professional dress and conduct conducive to corporate environment.