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Job Description
About Brookfield Real Estate Group
Brookfield Real Estate Group is one of Brookfield’s primary operating groups and one of the world's largest investors in real estate. With a global portfolio valued at approximately $268 billion, it includes office, retail, multifamily, logistics, hospitality, and alternative real estate assets across five continents. The Group focuses on generating value through its operating expertise in leasing, financing, development, design, construction, and property/facilities management. For more information, visit https://www.brookfield.com/our-businesses/real-estate.
Brookfield Culture
Brookfield fosters a unique and dynamic culture, seeking team members who possess a long-term focus and whose values align with the Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative, and Disciplined. The company is dedicated to employee development through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.
Job Responsibilities and Program Highlights
- Year-round paid internship, starting June 2026.
- Full-time commitment (40 hrs/week) from June 2026 to August 2026.
- Part-time commitment (16 hrs/week) from August 2026 to May 2027.
- Opportunities for mentorship, coaching, and career guidance.
- Exposure to corporate culture and the work environment through various accounting-related functions.
- Ongoing presentations and training sessions.
- Emphasis on real estate and alternative investments accounting and/or finance functions.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Service-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
- Strong team player with a solid work ethic.
- Flexibility to come into the office as required.
- Commitment to a 12-month internship period.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Mature, tactful, and professional image.
- Capable of prioritizing tasks, working effectively under pressure, and self-motivated with a positive attitude.
- Prior accounting internship or related experience is preferred.
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution (2nd or 3rd year), ideally having completed an accounting course, and working towards a degree in Accounting with a plan to complete 150 semester hours for CPA designation.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office, including MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- This position suits candidates who thrive in a performance-driven environment emphasizing employee leadership and accountability.
Key skills/competency
- Accounting Principles
- Financial Reporting
- MS Excel Proficiency
- Interpersonal Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Independent Work
- Time Management
- Real Estate Accounting
- Investment Accounting
- CPA Track Knowledge
How to Get Hired at Brookfield
- Research Brookfield's Real Estate Group: Study their global portfolio, assets, and operational expertise to tailor your application materials effectively for this Accounting Intern role.
- Highlight Accounting Acumen: Emphasize any relevant coursework, projects, or prior experience in accounting, especially if related to real estate or alternative investments.
- Showcase Soft Skills: Provide concrete examples demonstrating your strong communication, teamwork, independence, and ability to manage pressure, as these are critical for the role.
- Demonstrate Technical Proficiency: Detail your strong working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel, outlining specific functions or projects where you applied these skills.
- Prepare for Behavioral Interviews: Be ready to discuss how your values align with Brookfield's entrepreneurial, collaborative, and disciplined culture, and your commitment to results.
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