Summer Intern, Accounting

Lightstone
Lakewood, NJ
Company Description

Lightstone, founded by David Lichtenstein, is one of the most diversified privately held real estate companies in the United States. Headquartered in New York City, Lightstone is active in 28 states across the country, developing, managing and investing in all sectors of the real estate market, including residential, hospitality, commercial, and retail. With 240 existing properties, Lightstone’s over $12 billion portfolio currently includes over 16 million square feet of industrial, life sciences, and commercial properties, over 25,000 residential units, and over 5,100 hotel keys. Lightstone’s development portfolio includes over $3.5 billion developed in the residential and hospitality sectors spread across New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami.

Position Overview

Lightstone is seeking to hire two summer interns within the Accounting department to help support the team across a variety of company-wide projects. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated with strong analytical skills and a passion for real estate asset types and their related accounting.

This is a full-time, non-exempt role running from approximately June 8th to August 14th.

If you seek and thrive in an environment that is highly entrepreneurial, both strategic and creative, and requires rapid learning, multitasking and prioritizing under tight deadlines, joining Lightstone this summer is the experience you're looking for!

Essential Functions

  • Analyze and reconcile bank statements and general ledgers.
  • Maintain and record fixed assets.
  • Assist with monthly and quarterly close activities and reconcile the intercompany receivables and payables.
  • Assist with analyzing financial statements on a monthly basis and report on variances.
  • Assist in compiling reporting packages to lenders and/or joint venture partners.
  • Assist in compiling and reviewing external audit requests for various testing.
  • Complete miscellaneous team requests as-needed.

Competencies And Experience

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook).
  • Familiarity with MRI or Yardi preferred.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, project management.
  • Strong verbal/written communication skills and a team player.
  • Studying towards a degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent work experience required.
  • Working towards eligibility to sit for the CPA exam preferred.
Posted 2026-03-11

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