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Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager
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Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-02-20
Listing for:
Talnt
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-20
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Qualifications:
- Experience with real estate property-level financials, lease accounting, and tenant reconciliations.
- Knowledge of intercompany eliminations, consolidations, and multi-entity reporting structures.
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Experience supporting audits and preparing audit schedules. - CPA designation or CPA candidacy preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
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