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Property Accountant

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-25
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

What you'll do:

The Property Accountant develops, maintains and recommends policies and procedures to improve the efficiency, accuracy and completion of financial reports and reconciliations. This position maintains responsibility for a portfolio of properties and their financials, including the review of property financial statements, recording of journal entries and the reconciliation and analysis of variances compared to the previous year’s forecasting and budgets.

Your job will include:
  • Reconcile complex bank accounts daily and balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Review property operating statements and analyze variances to the previous year’s forecasting and budgets.
  • Examine ledger details, analyze transactions and adjust entries when necessary.
  • Prepare quarterly and annual schedules to support the financial statements used for public reporting.
  • Identify and propose recommendations for changes and improvements to accounting policies and procedures.
  • Lead projects that streamline and improve the monthly close process, including software integration and implementation projects.
  • Maintain daily communications with property managers.
Experience & skills you need:
  • At least two years of accounting experience.
  • Strong understanding of accounting concepts, with a focus on accruals, journal entries and bank reconciliations.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure, drive projects to completion and meet deadlines.
  • Strong financial acumen, including problem‑solving and critical thinking. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401(k) employer match, and paid vacations, holidays, and sick time.

Estimated compensation for this position is:

The salary listed is an estimate and not guaranteed. A salary offer will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to the base pay and our benefits, some positions are eligible for bonuses, sales commissions, or incentive pay.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants.

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