Intern, Property Accounting

Who We Are: BentallGreenOak is a leading, global real estate investment management advisor and a globally recognized provider of real estate services. BentallGreenOak has offices in 22 cities across nine countries and three continents with deep, local knowledge, experience, and extensive networks in the regions where we invest and manage real estate assets on behalf of our clients. BentallGreenOak is part of the SLC Management institutional asset management business of Sun Life Financial Inc. For more information, please visit bentallgreenoak(.)com.

BentallGreenOak promotes a corporate culture that attracts and retains the highest caliber people. We encourage opportunities for growth, development and promotion by providing our employees with the resources to work effectively and continually strive to perform better. We are committed to a safe and sustainable work environment.

BGO Built to Lead Internship Program: 

BentallGreenOak is recruiting for an Investment Management Intern as part of the BGO Built to Lead Internship Program. As a BGO Built to Lead Intern, you will work alongside our industry leaders to help solve real-world challenges in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.  This is a paid 12-month developmental opportunity, and throughout the course of the placement, participants will have access to mentorship from senior leaders and to a formal training curriculum geared towards soft skills, business skills and leadership development.

The Opportunity:

The Intern, Property Accounting will provide value-added to our Property Accounting Team within the Real Estate Services division. This is an important role that will allow property accounting to increase its value to our clients and property management staff through more responsive and accurate service. The Intern will assist with regular monthly requirements and will gain a strong understanding of the industry and gradually develop accounting and soft skills in a supportive team environment.

What You Will Do:

•  Provide clerical support to property accountants relating to daily, monthly, and annual accounting and reporting activities;
•  Maintain various excel spreadsheets for reconciliation purposes;
•  Prepare regular bank reconciliations for an assigned portfolio of accounts;
•  Prepare monthly GST/HST reconciliations;
•  Be responsible for property accounting for a small portfolio of entry level properties.

Who You Are:

•  Demonstrated interest in developing a career within the commercial real estate industry;
•  Possesses an aptitude for numbers;
•  Previous experience completing bank or account reconciliations considered an asset;
•  Relationship Skills – Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written; ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships; team player;
•  Organizational Skills – Ability to allocate one’s time effectively and work under pressure; ability to prioritize workload; ability to work at a detailed level; willingness to learn in a dynamic environment that includes new ideas and change;
•  Computer Skills – Intermediate skills in Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office programs, and a natural curiosity and intuitiveness for learning new applications.

BentallGreenOak strives to be an equitable, diverse and inclusive company and as such, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We thank you for your interest in working with BentallGreenOak. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Reasonable accommodation at any time throughout the hiring process is available through BentallGreenOak's Human Resources department for applicants with disabilities or for those needing job postings in an alternate format. If you require accommodation, please email us at accessibility(@)bentallgreenoak(.)com and include: Job posting #, your name and your preferred method of contact.