Accounting Intern - Fall 2025

Description Organizational Overview The Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC) is a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt, private, non-profit corporation. The organization's mission and strategic focus is to strengthen the core assets of downtown by revitalizing and connecting the Central Business District and Over-the-Rhine (OTR). 3CDC works in close collaboration with the Cincinnati corporate community and City of Cincinnati to carry out its mission. With an annual operating budget of $20 million, the organization has a team of approximately 170 full-time staff and 180 part-time staff engaged in real estate development, real estate management, civic space management and programming and business district management. Real Estate Development - To date, 3CDC has played a direct role in over $2 billion in development projects in downtown Cincinnati and the adjacent neighborhood of Over-the-Rhine. In completing over 100 development projects, 3CDC has reimagined key civic spaces, added market-rate and affordable housing to the urban core and created density through mixed-use residential and office projects that support local small businesses. Real Estate Management - 3CDC leases and manages over 660,000 square feet of commercial space and nearly 6,000 parking spaces with annual operating revenues exceeding $40 million. Civic Space Management and Programming - 3CDC manages and programs six civic spaces - Fountain Square, Washington Park, Ziegler Park, Memorial Hall, Court Street Plaza and Imagination Alley. 3CDC hosts nearly 1,600 free family-friendly events each year at these spaces. Business District Management - The organization manages two special improvement districts - the Downtown Cincinnati Improvement District and Over-the-Rhine South Special Improvement District - providing clean and safe services, homeless outreach, beatification efforts and marketing support to both districts. Job Summary: The Accounting Intern will be responsible for the general accounting for assigned entities in 3CDC's portfolio of operating, development, lending and predevelopment stage assets. This portfolio includes over 100 entities with various internal and external reporting and compliance requirements. This position will allow the Intern to perform entry level work expected of all first-year staff, as well as take on additional responsibilities as performance allows. This is an entry-level position for the semester. This position will report directly to a Senior Accountant. Tasks: Assists in maintaining all applicable accounting records in accordance with accounting policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Enters accounts payable and receivable and prepares general ledger entries on a regular basis. Prepares account reconciliations and asset operating summaries and other internal reporting on a monthly and/or quarterly basis. Assists in preparation of semi-annual financial statements, monitoring financial performance to established budgets and projections for the organizations including completing variance analysis using analytical procedures. Responds to inquiries from management and other interested parties regarding accounting data, reporting and project investments. Completes special projects, as assigned. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor and other management as required. Qualifications: Must be an accounting major who has reached sophomore, junior or senior status. Licenses, Credentials, Certifications: None Skills or specialized knowledge: Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Use and knowledge keying data into accounting software is preferred, but not required. Must be able to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality. Physical and Mental Demands: Frequently required to sit at a desk/workstation for long periods of time. Ability to work at a computer terminal for an extended period. Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of office equipment. Able to speak and hear employees on the phone or in person. Body motor skills sufficient to enable employee to move around the office environment. Additional mental requirements: compare, decide direct, problem solve, analyze, instruct, and interpret. The ability to work well under stress. Disclaimer: This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. Furthermore, the employer reserves the right to revise or change the job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Created: 2024-11-05