Intern, Finance & Accounting (Summer)

Who We Are | Bluevale Capital :
Bluevale Capital is a boutique, real estate private equity firm that specializes in value-add, development and special situational multi-residential projects. Over the past two years, the firm has completed over $250M of transactions with the intention of creating a $1B+ real estate fund over the next 2-3 years. By working with government leaders, and by partnering with our sponsors and lenders, the company’s vision is to create 10,000+ residential units with a focus on tackling the affordable housing crisis in North America. We are currently putting together a stellar team that will help achieve this goal.

The Role | Intern, Finance & Accounting (Summer) :
As an Intern, Finance & Accounting you will support our Finance & Accounting Team with all back, middle and front office activities. Reporting directly to the Director, Finance this role will allow high levels of exposure to daily operations at a dynamic & growing Private Equity Firm, and you will have lots of opportunities to develop hands-on skills in many areas of the business. Given that this is a dynamic environment, you must be adaptive in your approach and be able to work independently under limited supervision. A passion for real estate is a must!

What You'll Do: :
Accounting & Reporting Support

• Support senior accounting staff with month-end closing tasks, including preparation of schedules, adjusting entries, and reconciliations for a subset of property entities.
• Assist in the preparation of internal financial reports and working papers for auditors, external accountants, or senior management.

Bank & General Ledger Reconciliations

• Perform regular bank reconciliations for property and corporate bank accounts.
• Assist with monthly general ledger reconciliations and ensure accuracy of balances.

Process Improvement & Team Collaboration

• Assist in implementing accounting process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with the property management, operations, and finance teams to resolve accounting-related questions.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Record vendor invoices and ensure timely payments in accordance with company policies.
• Process employee expense reports and credit card transactions.
• Assist with posting and reconciling rent collections, deposits, and other income items.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in progress, majoring in Business, Finance or Accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong skills in Excel or spreadsheets
• Attention to Detail: Consistently produces high-quality work, incredibly detail-oriented, and investigates discrepancies with curiosity.
• High level of professionalism and responsiveness in all interactions with vendors, employees, and other stakeholders
• Solution oriented approach with a growth mindset
• Strong communication skills, proactively discussing challenges with the team and Managing Director
• Ownership Mentality: Takes full responsibility for outcomes, continuously seeks improvements, and ensures timely, high-quality deliverables
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other team members and departments
• Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial & creative approach to problem solving