2026 Accounting Intern

Department:

Accounting

We are Walker & Dunlop.  We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.

Walker & Dunlop’s Summer Internship Program provides a dynamic environment for students to learn aspects of the commercial real estate finance industry. Each year, W&D invites a distinguished group of interns to participate in a ten-week training and mentoring program to help build their skills and learn about the organization. Interns will play supporting and individual contributor roles and have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to our business through hands-on training. 

If you are looking for a summer internship in commercial real estate finance, the below opportunity may be for you.

Our Accounting group keeps the official books and records of the company, publishes financial statements and compliance documents, and provides analyses and tools to company leaders to make the best business decisions. The group is made up of several teams who work together to complete all accounting functions including Loan Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Financial Reporting, Corporate Taxes, Special Initiatives, and Financial Reporting & Analysis.

Things to look forward to:

• Introduction to senior leadership

• Learning about the different parts of the transaction cycle

• Relationship building 

• Trainings outside of day-to-day responsibilities through a speaker series

• Networking events

• Opportunity to be considered for full-time positions upon graduation 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Perform tasks to validate and ensure the integrity of all accounting systems, processes, and data

• Complete projects related to monthly and quarterly close process to ensure compliance with documented reports and maintain related process documentation as necessary

• Handling various data reporting activities

• Working with broad-based accounting software such as NetSuite and Coupa

• Assist, as needed, with the research of development projects

• Working in weekly rotations within our various accounting teams – including Loan Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Financial Reporting

Education and Experience 

• Must be enrolled full-time and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an undergraduate program at an accredited university

• Must be at least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the U.S.

• Must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA

• Must be able to commit to the 10 week program beginning June 1st and ending August 7th

• Relevant work experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

Successful candidates will have shown a sustained record of accomplishment, demonstrating academic excellence and leadership, in addition to the following:

• Have a passion for learning about commercial real estate

• Be a team player and self-starter

• Have strong communication skills and personal drive

• Be willing to do what it takes to contribute to the bottom line

• Strong attention to detail

• Developed organizational and time management skills

• Demonstrated analytical skills

• Demonstrated professional maturity

• Ability to take initiative and work independently

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

• Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth 
  opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes 

• Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders

What We Offer  

• The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023 

• Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include:
    - Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
    - Competitive dental and vision benefits
    - 401(k) + match
    - Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
    - A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewar