Accounting Internship - Commercial Real Estate

Accounting Internship Job Description

About Us

Shin Yen is a premier commercial real estate company with an extensive portfolio of properties in diverse regions. Our unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding services in property management, leasing, and investment has fueled our active expansion. In line with our growth, we are actively looking for experienced, detail-oriented individuals to join our team and contribute to our continued success.

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Accounting Intern to join our team. This internship offers hands-on experience with accounting principles, property management systems, and financial operations in a professional and collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong interest in accounting and commercial real estate, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to accuracy. The intern will work under the guidance of the accounting team to support daily operations and monthly reporting.
 

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

• Assist in processing and recording tenant payments, including preparing desktop bank deposits.

• Maintain and update tenant ledgers and financial records.

• Assist in uploading tenant documents and preparing monthly accounts receivable reports.

• Support tracking tenant payments, researching discrepancies, and coordinating their resolution.

Accounts Payable

• Create and maintain vendor files, including collecting and reviewing IRS W-9 forms and Certificates of Insurance (COIs).

• Assist in processing vendor invoices, obtaining required approvals, and recording transactions.

• Support the preparation and tracking of vendor autopay, ACH, and wire payments, subject to established approvals.

• Assist with annual vendor IRS 1099 preparation and verification.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports, including property-level key performance indicators.

• Support reconciliations of operating and money market accounts.

• Help monitor property-related expenses and identify potential cost-saving opportunities.

• Prepare supporting schedules and organize documentation for accounting review.

Administrative Support

• Provide general support to the accounting team, including responding to emails, maintaining files, and assisting with special projects.

• Assist with corporate payment processing, including calculating management fees and preparing checks for review and approval.

• Help monitor bank account balances and flag potential funding needs to support timely payment of approved payables.

• Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential financial records.
 

Collaboration and Teamwork

• Work closely with property managers and other departments to support timely and accurate financial operations.

• Support tenant onboarding by assisting with accurate entry and verification of lease and financial data in property management systems.

• Follow established accounting procedures and communicate discrepancies or outstanding items to the appropriate team members.
 

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Basic understanding of accounting principles.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage assigned tasks, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.

• Ability to handle confidential financial and business information with discretion.

• Interest in accounting and commercial real estate.

• Availability to work on-site at our office in Chino, California.

• Experience with Yardi Voyager or similar accounting or property management software is a plus, but is not required.

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience in accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.

• Exposure to Yardi Voyager and other tools used in property management accounting.

• Practical experience with bank reconciliations, financial reporting, and accounting documentation.

• An understanding of the financial operations of a commercial real estate company.

• Mentorship and opportunities to collaborate with experienced accounting and property management professionals.
 

How to Apply
Please submit your resume and include your earliest available start date, weekly availability, and anticipated internship duration.

Join Shin Yen Management and build practical skills for a career in accounting and commercial real estate.