Co-Op Accounting Internship (40 hours/week)

The Accounting Co-Op program offers an opportunity for students committed to a career in accounting, with an interest in private equity/finance, to directly participate in the accounting of real estate investments. Co-op students will find that Starwood’s size and structure provides students with a unique learning experience that includes a higher level of project responsibility compared to other organizations, as well as the unique opportunity to work directly with senior management, joint venture partners, investment teams, brokers, and commercial lenders in all real estate asset classes. Co-op students will participate in a variety of trainings that will refine their skills and assist them in transitioning into the professional working environment of Starwood and the investment industry as a whole. A mentorship driven program allows our Co-op students to create lasting relationships that will support the continued growth of a successful career.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with preparation of financial statements 
• Preparing accounting reconciliations 
• Preparing and reviewing waterfall schedules 
• Assist with coordination and review of property level reports from Starwood Asset Management 
• Assist with complex quarterly consolidation of investment funds, including fair value GAAP adjustments 
• Assist with preparation of debt covenant compliance reports 
• Assist with preparation of special reports and other ad hoc projects 

Requirements:

• Strong academic background, preferably in accounting (a focus in finance is a plus) 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint 
• Exceptional attention to detail 
• Ability to manage and effectively present information 
• Ability to multi-task 
• Strong communication skills 
• Highly organized 
• Authorization to work in the United States