Summer Accounting Intern
Prime Group Holdings, LLC, a vertically-integrated private equity real estate firm focused on self storage and other alternative real estate asset classes, has an exciting opportunity for a talented Summer Accounting Intern to join its team in Saratoga Springs, NY.
With $6.6 billion in assets under management, Prime Group is one of the largest private owners and operators of self-storage properties in the world, owning and operating over 310 self-storage assets in 28 states, three Canadian provinces and the U.S. Virgin Islands containing over 23 million rentable square feet. The firm manages three flagship funds on behalf of a global investor base, including the largest self-storage dedicated fund ever raised, Prime Storage Fund III.
Headquartered in Saratoga Springs, NY, Prime Group has more than 700 employees. The firm has a regional office in Jupiter, FL and investment originations offices in Denver, CO, Hackensack, NJ, Yorktown, VA and Calgary, Alberta. Prime Group’s 21-person senior leadership team is supported by teams including sourcing and acquisitions, asset and portfolio management, compliance/legal, property management, information technology, transactions/financing, marketing, accounting and training, among others.
Prime Group’s success is built on a culture of respect, teamwork, business ethics, accountability and persistence. The company deeply values the strong relationships it has built with its customers, employees, investors and stakeholders. Pitchbook, a leading resource for comprehensive data, research and insights spanning the global capital markets, named Prime Group as one of the top 10 real estate value-add fund managers in Pitchbook’s 2023 Global Manager Performance Score League Tables.
Position Overview
The Summer Accounting Intern will support the accounting team with day-to-day financial accounting, reporting, and administrative tasks. This internship provides hands-on experience with internal accounting processes and exposure to real-world financial data, controls, and systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with daily accounting operations, including data entry and account reconciliations
- Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
- Help prepare and organize financial reports and schedules
- Maintain and update accounting records and documentation
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
- Support internal audits and compliance checks
- Perform basic analysis of financial data as requested
- Special projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
- Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP knowledge a plus)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with accounting software is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to handle confidential information responsibly
- Good communication skills and willingness to learn
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Prime Group Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.