Accounting & Finance Intern

Job Description

At Property Reserve, our people, values, and work come together to build something greater. Property Reserve is the real estate investment arm of the reserve funds for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In the spirit of time-tested self-reliance principles, Property Reserve creates sustainable cashflow for future needs.

As caretakers of sacred funds, we invest in income-generating properties and land to support the Church’s mission. Our focus is on the acquisition, build-to-hold development, and portfolio level management of office, industrial, multi-family, build-to-rent, hospitality, and retail properties.

Property Reserve provides a diverse range of investment experiences, interacting with a seasoned leadership team. Working in a highly collaborative environment, each Property Reserve team member has the chance to contribute meaningfully and frequently to the company culture. Headquartered in downtown Salt Lake City, we offer a locale with a unique blend of world-class outdoor recreation, a thriving culture & arts scene, and diverse housing options with convenient commutes.

OPPORTUNITY

As a Financial Analyst Intern, you will support the Finance and Accounting team by assisting with financial reporting, budgeting, data analysis, accounting support, and other projects that inform business and financial decisions.

Reporting to the FP&A Manager, you will have the opportunity to work with financial and operational data from across the organization and develop an understanding of how finance and accounting support a commercial real estate investment company.

You will work on multiple projects and interact with professionals across several functions, including Finance, Accounting, Transactions, Asset Management, Land, and Development. This internship is designed for a student interested in applying accounting and financial concepts in a collaborative, real-world commercial real estate environment.

WHY CHOOSE PROPERTY RESERVE?

• Potential to move into a full-time position
• Gain experience that can support future career opportunities
• Internship compensation at market rate
• Healthy work-life balance
• Strong culture and mission
• Access to mentors at all levels
• Exposure to institutional commercial real estate investment processes and practices
• Opportunity to use industry-leading software, data platforms, and research tools
• Meaningful project work with visibility across investment and portfolio teams
  
  

Responsibilities

SPECIFICALLY, YOU WILL

• Assist with the preparation and analysis of budgets, financial reports, reconciliations, and accounting schedules
• Analyze financial and operational results to identify trends, variances, and key business drivers
• Support monthly, quarterly, and periodic financial reporting processes
• Assist with budget-to-actual, account, and financial statement variance analysis
• Compile, organize, and validate financial data from multiple sources
• Help prepare financial summaries, presentations, and other materials for management
• Support the development and maintenance of financial reports, dashboards, and related analysis tools
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and other business teams to gather information and better understand financial performance
• Assist with process improvement, reporting efficiency, and accounting workflow initiatives
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc finance and accounting analyses
• Perform other essential duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy
• Pursuing or nearing completion of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, economics, or a related field
• Accounting degree or emphasis preferred
• Strong interest in financial planning and analysis, accounting, corporate finance, or commercial real estate
• Understanding of fundamental accounting and financial concepts
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with financial and operational data
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly through written summaries, presentations, and visualizations
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to produce reliable work
• Ability to prioritize assignments, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
• Strong work ethic, collaborative mindset, positive attitude, intellectual curiosity, and desire to learn
• Familiarity with financial reporting systems, accounting systems, business intelligence tools, or data visualization tools preferred
  
  

PR/IP

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.