Development Accounting Intern

Development Accounting Intern

Who We Are:

Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. is a rapidly growing development, construction, and property management organization dedicated to the creation of quality affordable housing to benefit those who need it most. We are an employee-owned, passion-driven group that changes each community of which we are a part. We manage over 16,000 housing units in 18 states, proudly serving seniors, veterans, and other economically challenged groups. We seek ambitious, talented individuals who want to grow with a rapidly expanding company whose success is not only measured in dollars and cents, but in lives changed. With a development portfolio of $1.5 billion, Woda Cooper consistently ranks among the top affordable housing developers and owners in the country by Affordable Housing Finance.

Position Summary:

The Development Accounting Intern role provides an immersive, hands-on opportunity to gain real-world accounting experience in a dynamic and collaborative environment. You’ll work closely with our construction, management, and corporate accounting teams to support the development process from start to finish. This position is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented team player eager to develop technical accounting skills, gain mentorship, and grow their career in real estate and construction accounting.

Who You’ll Report To:

The Development Accounting Intern will report to the Management Accounting Controller.

What You’ll Own:

• Assist in closing draw packages and bookkeeping for development projects.
• Enter and review development invoices and payables, supporting payment processing.
• Work with senior development accountants on bank reconciliations, monthly draw packets, and financial reviews.
• Help maintain accurate and complete financial records through research, filing, data entry, and bookkeeping.
• Support the preparation of journal entries and financial reports.
• Participate in additional accounting projects to gain exposure to all aspects of development accounting.
• Take on other duties as assigned to enhance learning and experience.

Who You Are:

• Motivated and eager to learn, with a strong desire to take on new challenges.
• A team player who can maintain efficiency and accuracy while multitasking.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with computers and comfortable learning new accounting software.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and remain flexible under pressure

What You’ll Bring:

• Must be a recent graduate or actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Completion of introductory accounting courses and a basic understanding of GAAP and financial principles.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.