Accounting Intern (25-26 School Year) chez Tailwind Group, Inc.

Description

Tailwind Group capitalizes on real estate opportunities in acquisition, development, and management. Our team is uniquely qualified to provide full-scope expertise ensuring lasting and sustainable environments. We are committed to creating and supporting a workplace culture that is versatile, innovative, and the best in our market. We strive for every team member to operate by our five core values—in doing so, they are affecting a positive change in their respective communities. Attracting and retaining the most talented and passionate individuals in our industry is an everyday objective at Tailwind Group. We would love for you to join our team! 

This internship will run from November 2025 - May 2026, with the opportunity to continue into the summer 2026 term.  Interns can expect to work an average of 20 hours per week during the school year, from our Mankato corporate office. 

Pay Rate: Starting at $17.00/hr

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. 

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. 

Requirements

• 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.