Internship - Construction Accounting (Fall 2026)

About the role

The Construction Accounting Intern will support the accounting team in tracking, analyzing, and reconciling financial activity related to construction projects. This role offers hands-on experience with real-world transactions and exposure to the full construction accounting lifecycle, including budgeting, invoicing, and month-end close. You’ll work alongside experienced accounting professionals and gain practical insight into how accounting supports large-scale construction and investment decisions.

Responsibilities

• Aid in preparing and posting journal entries related to construction accounting activities
• Support the review and processing of construction invoices, budgets, and contracts
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis
• Contribute to month-end close activities, including reporting and documentation
• Research and evaluate emerging AI tools for accounting related functions
• Collaborate with accounting team members across experience levels
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to identify opportunities for AI usage and adoption

Requirements

Pursuing a degree with a major or minor in Accounting

Interested in real estate, construction, or project-based accounting

Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills

Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Available to work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year

Qualifications

Available to work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year

A minimum of 20 hours per week is required during the fall and spring semesters or quarters, with up to 40 hours per week available during the summer

Skills

Practical skills applying accounting principles within real estate and construction environments

Participation in team-based projects within a structured and collaborative setting

Benefits

Onsite Gym

Complimentary Snacks and Beverages

Dry Cleaning Services Onsite

Free onsite parking

Pay

Hourly Wage: $25.00 per hour for undergraduate and $30.00 per hour for graduate students

Schedule

The Construction Accounting Intern is expected to be in the San Diego office Monday-Thursday, per the agreed upon work schedule within our business hours of 8AM-5PM. A minimum of 20 hours per week is required during the fall and spring semesters or quarters, with up to 40 hours per week available during the summer. These requirements may be adjusted based on departmental needs.

About the Company

BioMed Realty, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a leading provider of real estate solutions to the life science and technology industries. As of September 30, 2025, BioMed Realty owns and operates high-quality life science real estate comprising more than 17 million square feet concentrated in leading innovation markets throughout the United States and the United Kingdom, including Boston/Cambridge, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Boulder and Cambridge, U.K. In addition, BioMed Realty maintains a premier development platform with 1.5 million square feet of Class A properties in active construction to meet the demand of the life science and technology industries.

BioMed Realty is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made based on individual qualifications, job-related requirements, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. BioMed Realty is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious observances, in accordance with applicable law.