Accounting Intern

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Intern to join our awesome team here at Fairlawn! The ideal candidate will embody Fairlawn’s core values: Be Kind, Own It, Be Flexible, and Always Improve.

Do you have an ownership mindset and a passion for all things numbers? If so, our Accounting Intern role may be perfect for you! Based in Champaign, Illinois, the Fairlawn team member will be responsible for supporting the corporate accounting functions of the company. The Accounting Intern will report to the Director of Accounting.

What will you do?

• Exemplify the core values of Be Kind, Be Flexible, Own It, and Always Improve
• Accounts payable processing including invoice intake, coding, ensuring approvals, and issuing payment
• Resident utility bill-back processing including research and entering charges onto tenant ledgers
• Work order billing including processing intercompany transactions related to maintenance labor and supplies
• Support the month-end close procedure including bank reconciliation, reviewing general ledger accounts, troubleshooting incorrectly posted automatic entries, and reconciling loan balances
• Monitor shared departmental email inbox and route requests as appropriate
• Answer the door, greet, and direct office visitors
• Meet departmental expectations/deadlines and perform other duties as assigned
• Special projects as assigned
• Learn and ensure compliance with all Fair Housing Laws including local, state, and federal housing regulations (We provide training)
• Pivot, roll up your sleeves, and jump in where needed!

Requirements

Who you are - We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are currently enrolled in a four-year degree program pursuing finance, accounting, business, or other related field
• Are proficient with relevant technology, especially Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Demonstrate superior attention to detail, high energy and a positive attitude
• Have an ability to give and receive real-time feedback with a positive mindset
• Superior attention to detail, high energy and positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and to work closely with other team members
• Ethical and professional conduct and integrity beyond reproach
• Embody our core values: Be Kind, Be Flexible, Own It and Always Improve

Some additional things you will need:

• Valid driver’s license and dependable vehicle.
• Availability to work longer hours and weekends during department and company peak seasons
• Must be able to complete the physical functions of the position, not limited to the ability to sit for long periods of time at a computer and extensive keyboarding, and the ability to lift 20 pounds

Supervisor Responsibilities: No

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate a strong alignment with the requirements listed above. While meeting all qualifications is preferred, we understand that exceptional candidates may bring comparable experience and skills to the table including prior experience at Fairlawn Real Estate. We value diversity of thought and experience, and we are committed to considering all applicants [internal and external] and to identifying and selecting the most qualified applicant for the role.

Fairlawn Real Estate is a fast-growing real estate firm managing approximately 5,000 units throughout Central Illinois and Indianapolis. Our company uses the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to run and help grow our business – the tools from EOS contribute to finding the right people and putting them in the right roles, effectively solving issues as they arise, and building a culture of accountability. In short, it gets everyone on the same page and working toward the same goals. If you have an ownership mindset and take pride in all the details, joining our team may be perfect for you!

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.