Staff I Fund Accountant

Your Opportunity

The Scion Group is seeking a motivated Staff Accountant to join our Fund Accounting team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or accounting professional with up to one year of experience who is looking to build a strong foundation in real estate, fund, and joint venture accounting. The Staff Fund Accountant will support the accounting and financial reporting processes for joint venture entities, including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), and holding companies.

This position offers the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in financial reporting, account reconciliations, audit support, and corporate accounting while working closely with experienced accounting professionals.

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Maternal Leave
• Parental Leave
• Learning reimbursement opportunities

• Assist with day‑to‑day accounting activities for joint venture entities, including REITs and holding companies.
• Prepare and post journal entries accurately and timely.
• Record capital contributions and distributions.
• Support the preparation of monthly account reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
• Perform intercompany account reconciliations and balance verification.
• Participate in the month‑end and quarter‑end close processes.
• Help prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Assist with preparing financial statement disclosures and footnote support documentation.
• Collaborate with property accountants and other internal teams to gather information needed for financial reporting.
• Respond to audit requests and provide supporting documentation during annual audits and interim testing.
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and operational efficiency.
• Perform other accounting and finance‑related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 0–1 year of accounting experience, including internships
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial statements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a professional accounting environment

• Internship experience in accounting, audit, real estate, or finance
• Exposure to ERP systems such as Yardi, MRI, Oracle, SAP, or similar accounting software
• Interest in pursuing CPA certification

• Job location:
  
  Scion headquarters, Chicago, IL
• Working hours:
  
  General daytime business hours

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law.

The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.

The base salary range for this full-time position is base + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Illinois Pay Range: $68,000 — $78,000 USD