Accounting Intern Job at Lightstone, Lakewood, NJ

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  • Lightstone
  • Lakewood, NJ

Job Description

Company Description:

Lightstone, founded by David Lichtenstein, is one of the most diversified privately held real estate companies in the United States. Headquartered in New York City, Lightstone is active in 26 states across the country, developing, managing and investing in all sectors of the real estate market, including residential, hospitality, commercial, and retail. With 182 existing properties, Lightstone's over $7.5 billion portfolio currently includes over 15 million square feet of industrial, logistics, life sciences, and commercial properties, over 25,000 residential units, and over 4,400 hotel keys.

Lightstone's development portfolio includes over $3.5 billion currently under development in the residential and hospitality sectors spread across New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami.

Position Overview:

Lightstone is seeking to hire a summer intern within the accounting department to help support the team in various real estate asset types including multifamily residential, hospitality, retail, industrial, and life-sciences. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated with strong analytical skills, pursuing a degree in either Finance or Accounting, and enjoy flexible and dynamic project-based analysis.

If you seek an opportunity to work in a robust department with exposure to multiple accounting functions, our team is the right fit! The successful candidate will be task-oriented with outstanding attention to detail and the ability to learn rapidly, multitask, and prioritize. Come join us this summer for an enriching and educational experience!

Essential Functions:
  • Assist in compiling and reviewing external audit requests for various testing (e.g., revenues, expenses, capitalized costs, etc.)
  • Assist in compiling and reviewing "SOX" testing of internal controls over various processes (e.g., billing, collections, expense vs. capitalization, bank reconciliations, etc.)
  • Analyze and reconcile bank statements and various general ledgers accounts
  • Maintain and record fixed assets
  • Assist with monthly/quarterly close activities for properties and corporate entities
  • Participate in a variety of company-wide projects
  • Complete miscellaneous team requests as-needed

Competencies and Experience:
  • Completed degree or pursuit of a degree in Accounting or Finance required
  • Preference given candidates in their junior or senior year
  • Prior finance or accounting experience a plus
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, with a particular focus on Excel
  • Superior verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to identify errors/opportunities and effectively problem solve
  • Capable of managing competing priorities while meeting deadlines with dependability
  • Ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively with a team
  • Strong process management skills

Compensation:
  • $30/hr. - Undergraduate student/Undergraduate degree
  • $45/hr. - Graduate student/Graduate degree
  • Benefits

Job Tags

Summer work, Summer internship, Flexible hours,

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