Intern

Company: Portman Holdings

Position: Intern-Staff Accountant

Location: 303 Peachtree Center Ave, Atlanta, GA

Position: On-Site

THE COMPANY

Portman Holdings LLC is a real estate development, investment and management company with an international presence and a rich history of developing premier projects that spans five decades and three continents. Our founder, John Portman, pioneered the concept of architect as developer, successfully building both an architectural firm of international repute as well as a host of affiliated real estate development, financing, and management companies. 

Today, Portman Holdings' multi-faceted expertise sets the standard of excellence for the development of mixed-use complexes and urban landmarks around the world. These include hotels, office buildings, retail spaces, residences, and trade marts - projects that set the standard for marquee real estate developments. 

THE ROLE

The Intern-Staff Accountant works directly with Assistant Controller of Operating Properties and will be responsible for providing general accounting support to the accounting department. Specifically, the Intern Staff Accountant will: 

• Assist with the preparation of timely and accurate month end balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement that reconcile and balance with the general ledger detail. 
• Assist with ensuring accurate and timely recording of monthly transactions through the preparation and recording of journal entries.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts. 
• Prepare bank reconciliations for multiple checking accounts and reconcile said accounts to the general ledger. 
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and/or analysis as requested by management or other departments.
• Assist with coding and entering invoices into accounts payable.
• Assist with weekly check run by ensuring cash is updated daily.
• Assist with comparing monthly actual results to budget and prepare variance analysis explaining material differences.
• Effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Assist with maintaining fixed asset records for new additions. 
• Assist with maintaining joint venture partners’ capital accounts. 
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Provides accounting support for mergers and acquisitions by reviewing financial information; converting data to general ledger system; obtaining supplementary information for preparing financial statements.
• Prepares interim and annual audit documents by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.
  • Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time on short notice. 
  • Assist in the annual budgeting process and monthly budget reforecast.

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added or removed at the discretion of management.

THE PERSON

The successful candidate will be a collaborative team player with the ability to foster good working relationships at every level of the company, work to develop excellent work ethics with the capacity to meet deadlines and maintain excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task. Specific requirements the successful candidate will have include:  

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in Accounting or Finance
• Expected graduation date 2026 or 2027.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills, including intermediate use of Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Work requires continual attention to detail and meeting deadlines
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to deal with multiple competing tasks and demands
• Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Must be able to work at least 25 hours per week. 

THE OPPORTUNITY

This position is located at Portman Holdings’ corporate office in downtown Atlanta. No relocation provided.

Portman is deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neurodiversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds. Portman is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process.