Accountant

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 75000 - 90000

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Role:
We are seeking a Staff Accountant in the Commercial Real Estate / Property Management industry. Our client is one of the TOP real estate firms established in multiple states! The Staff Accountant is a full-time on-site accounting professional responsible for managing general ledger activities financial reporting and property-level accounting for corporate entities and real estate operations. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with experience in real estate accounting financial statement preparation and month-end close processes. The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring accurate financial records GAAP compliance and timely reporting within a fast-paced multi-entity environment.

Responsibilities:

Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts for corporate entities and operating real estate properties.
Prepare and post journal entries including accruals amortization depreciation and intercompany transactions.
Execute monthly quarterly and annual close processes ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
Prepare financial statements balance sheets income statements and supporting schedules for internal and external stakeholders.
Assist with budgeting forecasting and variance analysis for corporate and property-level operations.
Reconcile bank accounts tenant ledgers and property-level cash flow accounts.
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions including expense coding invoice processing and deposit allocation.
Ensure compliance with GAAP internal accounting controls and established financial policies and procedures.
Partner with property managers and finance team members to resolve discrepancies and improve financial accuracy.
Contribute to special projects audit support and accounting process improvements.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience preferably in real estate accounting or property management accounting.
Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting financial reporting and month-end close procedures.
Experience preparing financial statements and supporting schedules.
Proficiency in accounting software such as Yardi Sage Timberline or similar ERP systems.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
Solid understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
Excellent attention to detail organizational skills and ability to manage multiple entities simultaneously.
Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with real estate property-level financials lease accounting and tenant reconciliations.
Knowledge of intercompany eliminations consolidations and multi-entity reporting structures.
Experience supporting audits and preparing audit schedules.
CPA designation or CPA candidacy preferred.
Strong analytical problem-solving and process improvement skills.

About the Role:We are seeking a Staff Accountant in the Commercial Real Estate / Property Management industry. Our client is one of the TOP real estate firms established in multiple states! The Staff Accountant is a full-time on-site accounting professional responsible for managing general ledger ac...

Responsibilities:

Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts for corporate entities and operating real estate properties.
Prepare and post journal entries including accruals amortization depreciation and intercompany transactions.
Execute monthly quarterly and annual close processes ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
Prepare financial statements balance sheets income statements and supporting schedules for internal and external stakeholders.
Assist with budgeting forecasting and variance analysis for corporate and property-level operations.
Reconcile bank accounts tenant ledgers and property-level cash flow accounts.
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions including expense coding invoice processing and deposit allocation.
Ensure compliance with GAAP internal accounting controls and established financial policies and procedures.
Partner with property managers and finance team members to resolve discrepancies and improve financial accuracy.
Contribute to special projects audit support and accounting process improvements.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience preferably in real estate accounting or property management accounting.
Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting financial reporting and month-end close procedures.
Experience preparing financial statements and supporting schedules.
Proficiency in accounting software such as Yardi Sage Timberline or similar ERP systems.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
Solid understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
Excellent attention to detail organizational skills and ability to manage multiple entities simultaneously.
Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with real estate property-level financials lease accounting and tenant reconciliations.
Knowledge of intercompany eliminations consolidations and multi-entity reporting structures.
Experience supporting audits and preparing audit schedules.
CPA designation or CPA candidacy preferred.
Strong analytical problem-solving and process improvement skills.