Looking to grow your real estate accounting career with a market-leading organization? Join one of the largest commercial real estate firms in Chicagoland and gain exposure to complex transactions, portfolio reporting, and long-term advancement opportunities in a collaborative, employee-focused environment.
Property Accountant
Salary: 85-95k plus bonus (based off experience level)
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Join one of the largest and most established commercial real estate firms in the Chicagoland area
- Strong track record of promoting from within and investing in employee growth
- Gain exposure to acquisitions, dispositions, financing activities, and portfolio-level reporting
- Work closely with experienced accounting and property management professionals
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued professional development
- Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility and work-life balance (WFH on Fridays)
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture with a casual work environment
- Opportunity to contribute to a growing organization with a stable long-term outlook
- Broad accounting exposure that can accelerate career progression within real estate finance
Key Responsibilities for the Property Accountant:
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
- Maintain balance sheet schedules and support month-end close activities
- Record and analyze capital activity, fixed assets, and depreciation
- Assist with accounting for acquisitions, dispositions, and financing transactions
- Partner with Property Management on variance analysis and budget support
- Support audits, tax filings, lender requests, and financial reporting activities
Qualifications for the Property Accountant:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- 2+ years of accounting experience
- Real estate accounting experience strongly preferred
- Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes
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