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Senior Accountant, CAAS – Real Estate Industry

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting Manager, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance
  • Finance & Banking
    Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting Manager, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 95000 USD Yearly USD 65000.00 95000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Develop an understanding of each client’s business/organization operations
  • Manage multiple clients, software, and charts of accounts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
  • Lead coordination and processing of accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and payroll transactions
  • Coordinate and review month-end account reconciliations
  • Complete complex reconciliations involving investments, debt, and industry-specific accounts
  • Prepare, understand, and review basic-to-complex financial statements
  • Review general ledger, cash flow, allocations, and related accounting information
  • Create process and procedure documentation and build backup proactively
  • Complete sales tax returns and Form 1099s
  • Prepare audit work papers, tax return work papers, and other client-requested items
  • Oversee the workflow and quality of Associates and Analysts
  • Assist with internal audit, due diligence, system selection, and other consultative projects
Requirements
  • 2 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required
  • Bachelor's degree is required
  • Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree
  • Experience with accounts payable, cash disbursements, accounts receivable, cash receipts, payroll transactions, account reconciliations, financial statements, general ledger, cash flow, allocations, sales tax returns, Form 1099s, and audit/tax return work papers
  • Ability to manage multiple clients, software, and charts of accounts
  • Ability to oversee and supervise Associates and Analysts and ensure work quality
  • Knowledge of the real estate industry
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial statement preparation while overseeing the workflow of Associates and Analysts. Proficient in conducting complex reconciliations and ensuring compliance with industry-specific financial practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Accounts Payable Management
  • Financial Statement Preparation
  • Complex Reconciliation
  • Client Management
  • Real Estate Industry Knowledge
Hard Skills
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Cash Disbursements
  • Payroll Transactions
  • Account Reconciliations
  • Financial Statements
  • General Ledger
  • Cash Flow
  • Sales Tax Returns
  • Audit Work papers
Soft Skills
  • Supervision
  • Coordination
  • Communication
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree
Industry Keywords
  • Real Estate Industry
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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