Accounting Summer Intern

Department: Accounting and Finance

Reports to: SVP, Accounting 

Location: Chicago

This role will be performed onsite in the Chicago office.

Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners (“AJCP”) is seeking an Accounting Intern to join the firm’s real estate investments and development accounting team and support its rapid growth across various investment platforms focused on the hospitality, mixed-use, and single-family rental sectors.

ABOUT AJCP

Adventurous Journeys ("AJCP") Capital Partners is a vertically integrated real estate investment manager founded in 2008. The firm repositions real estate to build timeless, scalable businesses and brand platforms. We deliver returns on transformative real estate by applying placemaking, inspired design, and hospitality principles to spaces overlooked or undervalued by traditional investment firms. The firm’s current portfolio includes $5.9 billion of assets across 100+ properties and 50+ geographic markets. With a mission to humanize hospitality through handcrafted projects made by people for people, AJCP delivers spaces that evoke emotional connections and become backdrops for enriching life experiences. Our headquarters are in Nashville, with offices in Chicago, London, and Miami. For more information on AJCP, please visit www.ajcpt.com.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Summer Intern will assist in the accurate and timely reporting of financial information for multiple real estate funds and joint ventures. The role will interface directly with a variety of groups within AJCP including Development, Asset Management, Capital Markets, Portfolio Management, and Investor Relations as well as with outside service providers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Assist with various tasks which support the month-end and quarter-end close process, including preparation of journal entries, balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations, investor statement preparation and lender reporting packages
• Prepare workpapers and supporting documentation for the annual audit and tax reporting process with the audit and tax providers
• Support cash management activities for our real estate funds and joint ventures, including preparation of reserve draw request packages
• Support the accounts payable process 
• Assist with special or ad hoc projects
• Perform a variety of administrative tasks to support the Accounting and Finance Department
• Perform any additional responsibilities that may be required to support AJCP’s rapid growth

WHO YOU ARE

AJCP is seeking a highly-motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, but disciplined, entrepreneurial environment. This role also requires the following capabilities: 

• Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to draw conclusions from research and data analysis and communicate them effectively 
• Meticulous attention to detail and the highest standards for accuracy, timeliness, and precision
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others
• Ability to deal effectively with ambiguities and manage multiple projects through completion
• Highly motivated, organized and disciplined

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Must be pursuing one of the following degrees/majors: Bachelors of Accountancy, Masters of Accountancy, or equivalent Program 
• Preferred candidate is a rising senior or 5th year Graduate Student – anticipated graduation date of May 2026
• Ability to navigate various computer applications, including MS Office (emphasis on Excel) and aptitude to quickly learn other applications

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

AJCP is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on an individual’s race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, reproductive health decision-making, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. AJCP is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensations for roles that will be performed in Illinois. The pay listed represents the hourly pay rate for AJCP’s internship positions. Pay: $25/hr. In addition, we provide a monthly housing stipend and paid summer holidays.