Accounting & Finance Intern

About the Role

Realty Income is seeking 7 Accounting & Finance Interns for a 10-week program at its San Diego headquarters. This program offers hands-on experience in a publicly-traded, global real estate investment trust, focusing on impactful projects and professional development. The internship runs from June 17 to August 24, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Own one end-to-end project tied to a real business priority, such as analyzing portfolio performance, improving reporting or close processes, evaluating workflows, or building a reusable model or tool.
• Utilize AI tools to accelerate research, drafting, and analysis, while validating outputs and exercising independent judgment.
• Collaborate across departments and with business stakeholders to advance work.
• Develop capabilities in critical thinking, problem-solving, and applying a digital-first mindset.
• Present findings to senior stakeholders at the conclusion of the program.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Currently pursuing a B.A., B.S., or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Tax, Business, or a related field.
• Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Demonstrated interest in commercial real estate, finance, accounting, data, or technology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• High adaptability and learning agility.
• Data literacy with an interest in using data and analytics for insights.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Active user of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) in studies or projects, with the ability to articulate their benefits, limitations, and output verification methods.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and willing to take ownership.
• Demonstrated integrity and commitment to ethical standards.
• This is a hybrid role requiring Monday - Thursday in-office at the San Diego headquarters and Fridays remote.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship or work experience in a related field.
• Familiarity with industry-relevant tools, platforms, or data sources.
• Experience presenting findings or recommendations to senior audiences.

Compensation

• Hourly compensation: $21.00 – $25.00 (determined by skills, experience, knowledge, education, and abilities).