Accounting Intern

Tailwind Group is a top twenty owner and manager of off-campus student housing and brings a wealth of knowledge to the industry. We are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace culture that is second to none. We strive to fight for the highest possible good of the people that matter most, including our team members! Attracting and retaining the most talented and passionate individuals in our industry is an ongoing 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. 

This internship term will run from May 25th - August 14th 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 supporting with tax work, performing reconciliations, and contributing to ad hoc projects. 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. 

 This is an in-office position working out of our Mankato, MN, corporate office. The pay rate for this position is $17/hr.
 

Responsibilities & Duties

• Assist with journal entries in the General Journal. 
• 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. 
• Assist with tax returns, 1099 statements, and/or payroll tax returns. 
• Work with the property management teams on annual budget creation.
• Receive and sort department mail and help with outgoing mail procedures and deliveries as assigned. 
• 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 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: http://thetailwindgroup.com/. 

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.