Accounting Summer Internship

Anticipated Start Date

5/1/26

Anticipated End Date

8/31/26

Anticipated Hours Per Week

35 to 40

Schedule:

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Salary/Wage Range:

Hourly $16.00 to $16.00

Number Of Positions

1

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Steve Brown Apartments is seeking a self-starter who is organized, genuine, results-driven, and well-spoken to join our accounting team this summer (May through August).

 

What You'll Do.

This role is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on accounting and administrative experience in a supportive, professional, and fun work environment.

Responsibilities :

  • Accounts payable - enter invoices into accounting system, weekly check run

  • Review leases and process paperwork

  • Process security deposit refunds

  • Accurately support accounting tasks with attention to detail
  • Assist with administrative duties as needed

  • Assist operations team with move out and move in duties in August

 

What It Takes.

Successful candidates are quick learners with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. They are dependable, committed to accuracy, and bring a positive attitude that contributes to a collaborative team culture. Previous office or accounting experience is helpful but not required. A high school diploma (or equivalent) is required.

 

What You Get in Exchange.

This is an hourly position starting at $16 per hour. You'll gain valuable office and accounting experience, work alongside a supportive and fun team, and enjoy flexible hours that fit your schedule.

 

When and Where We'll See You.

This is an on-site position at our Main Office, located at 120 W Gorham Street in the heart of Downtown Madison, near the UW–Madison campus. As an intern, you'll work 35-40 hours a week between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (flexible schedule and can work around class schedules). This position will last from mid-May through August, with the possibility to extend to part time hours during the school year.

 

We're Unexpectedly Kind and Unapologetically Driven.

As a locally owned, privately managed company, Steve Brown Apartments is dedicated to improving and supporting the community we call home. We're champions for innovation, professionalism, and growth.

Our commitment to quality and service and our unwavering focus on providing our residents with a hassle-free living experience have made us one of Madison's favorite rental companies and a four-time winner of Madison Magazine's Best Places to Work. If you're looking for a company where hard work is tempered by play, you get to be the hero for our residents every day, and no two days are alike; apply now!

 

Our Application Process.

Applications are required. All potential candidates start with a brief phone call, and those we'd like to meet are invited to interview on-site or virtually if you're not local.

 

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://stevebrownapts.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1725929-543950.html

Application Instructions:

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
 

Contact:

Org: Steve Brown Apartments
Contact: Andrea Schmoldt
Email: aschmoldt@stevebrownapts.com
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