Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant

Location:

Chicago, IL (Loop) - 100% Onsite

Pay Range: $30/HR-$31/HR

Benefits:
Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k)

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for a Staff Accountant to join our client in the real estate industry on a contract basis which could potentially lead to a permanent position. Located in Downtown Chicago, IL the Staff Accountant will report to the Corporate Accounting Manager and work alongside a team of 10 individuals. The company is a large organization who is known for providing student housing.

The main responsibilities for this Staff Accountant will focus on reconciling various accounts, reviewing financial statements, and assisting with month end close. The ideal Staff Accountant will be able to begin immediately.

Staff Accountant Responsibilities:

• Ensure the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconcile subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger
• Prepare balance sheets, profit/loss statements, and other financial reports
• Prepare quarterly consolidated financial statements for internal and external stakeholders
• Complete accounting for business transactions of the Real Estate Investment Trusts
• Prepare reconciliations of intercompany balances within joint venture structure
• Assist with month/quarter/year-end close (prepare journal entries, perform account reconciliations on various accounts, etc.)
• Assist with quarterly and year-end audit requests from external auditors
• Other duties as assigned

Staff Accountant

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Advanced Excel proficiency (v-look ups and pivot tables)
• Experience with in the real estate industry-preferred
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

If you or anyone you know is interested and qualified, please apply!

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.