Senior Accountant (real estate)

Our client is a Chicago-Loop based operator of upscale commercial tenants within 15 states throughout a 15 state area in the US that is seeking to hire a Senior Property Accountant. The firm's award-winning properties are 100% occupied and the organization is seeking to expand this year and add a strong accountant to their team. The Senior Property Accountant will join their growing team in their Chicago Loop office (Hybrid work mode).

Reasons to work here:

• Goal is to move/promote this Senior Accountant to a Fund Manager by end of the year and have 1 to 2 direct reports under him/her!!!!
• Well regarded diversified firm with 17 large assets and adding more this year.
• Diversified in 15 states and possibly adding future international operations.
• Hybrid work environment 2-3 days in office and other days remote (can be remote in future after training and new accounting system implementation)
• Family atmosphere with weekly team lunches and other engagements.
• Excellent benefits, including PTO

Responsibilities:

• Will be responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting for multiple assigned properties
• Month End Close and Reporting
• Daily Cash Reconciliations
• Prepare sale and occupancy tax reports
• Approval of AP
• Backups for guest ledgers
• Capital calls and assisting with acquisitions

Requirements:

• At least 2 years property accounting
• Strong Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Strong excel skills
• Bachelors Degree Accounting or Finance