What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance and Accounting Summer 2027 Internship - Chicago position at JLL?
About JLL
We're JLL; a leading global professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We shape the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. As a Fortune 500 company, we help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. We have operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of over 92,000 individuals. We believe a diverse and inclusive culture is one where everyone succeeds which is why we're committed to creating an environment where we all feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to achieve our full potential.
The Program
Our Accounting and Finance Internship Program is designed to give college students real-world experience that will be invaluable upon graduation. While in the program, you'll complete a 10-week assignment on a finance or controllership team; you will receive customized training and mentorship as well as personal and professional development. Upon successful completion of the program, you will have the opportunity to join our Finance and Accounting Development Program, a 2-year rotational program for new college graduates.
The Role
As an intern, you will step into our JLL finance and controllership teams to produce best-in-class reporting for management and external stakeholders. Our interns support a variety of projects, such as preparation of our Forms 10-Q and 10-K, technical accounting and peer/industry research, planning and modeling, and decision-oriented analysis.
Each of our interns is assigned to a finance or controllership team for the duration of the program, but there are ample opportunities via our program-wide panel discussions, lunch and learn sessions, etc. to get a glimpse into what other teams and their interns are doing. At the close of the program, all interns will prepare a summary of their contributions to JLL and present this summary to the full 2026 intern cohort, managers, and mentors.
Program Details
Permeant Work Authorization Required
About our Internship Program
Take the opportunity to start your career early in the commercial real estate field! Spend time learning what it's like to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, team-orientated environment at JLL. Interns are an important part of what makes JLL a great place to work. Within our program, interns are an integral part of our team working alongside real estate analyst, transactional professionals and other associates. You will gain valuable insight into the commercial real estate industry while being exposed to multiple lines of business over the course of your internship.
We're JLL; a leading global professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We shape the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. As a Fortune 500 company, we help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. We have operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of over 92,000 individuals. We believe a diverse and inclusive culture is one where everyone succeeds which is why we're committed to creating an environment where we all feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to achieve our full potential.
The Program
Our Accounting and Finance Internship Program is designed to give college students real-world experience that will be invaluable upon graduation. While in the program, you'll complete a 10-week assignment on a finance or controllership team; you will receive customized training and mentorship as well as personal and professional development. Upon successful completion of the program, you will have the opportunity to join our Finance and Accounting Development Program, a 2-year rotational program for new college graduates.
The Role
As an intern, you will step into our JLL finance and controllership teams to produce best-in-class reporting for management and external stakeholders. Our interns support a variety of projects, such as preparation of our Forms 10-Q and 10-K, technical accounting and peer/industry research, planning and modeling, and decision-oriented analysis.
Each of our interns is assigned to a finance or controllership team for the duration of the program, but there are ample opportunities via our program-wide panel discussions, lunch and learn sessions, etc. to get a glimpse into what other teams and their interns are doing. At the close of the program, all interns will prepare a summary of their contributions to JLL and present this summary to the full 2026 intern cohort, managers, and mentors.
Program Details
- Start date: May 31, 2027
- Length of program: 10 weeks full-time (40 hours a week)
- Compensation: $28/hour
- Location: Chicago, IL | On-site
- Pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in Accounting, Finance, or Real Estate with an expected graduation date of Spring 2028, or Winter 2027
- Any adjacent major (e.g., Economics) with some experience/coursework in Accounting with an interest in Real Estate
- Proficient computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, etc.)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in collaboration with a team
- Ability to multitask, work successfully under pressure, and effectively prioritize to meet project deadlines
- Willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments
- A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment
Permeant Work Authorization Required
About our Internship Program
Take the opportunity to start your career early in the commercial real estate field! Spend time learning what it's like to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, team-orientated environment at JLL. Interns are an important part of what makes JLL a great place to work. Within our program, interns are an integral part of our team working alongside real estate analyst, transactional professionals and other associates. You will gain valuable insight into the commercial real estate industry while being exposed to multiple lines of business over the course of your internship.
Salary : $10,800 - $11,200