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Property Accountant

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Jobot
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 75000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job details

Hybrid Work Schedule, Medical, Dental, Vision!

This Jobot Job is hosted by Kevin Shilney.

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Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 per year

A Bit About Us

The Property Accountant will be responsible for managing daily accounting tasks to generate accurate and timely monthly financial statements for multiple properties. Attention to detail and adherence to deadlines are essential for success in this role. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, requiring at least 3-4 days in the office.

Why join us?

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401k
  • Hybrid work schedule

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and reporting packages, ensuring all required supporting documentation is included.
  • Maintain, review, and analyze general ledger accounts to support financial reporting processes.
  • Perform daily bank reconciliations and promptly address reconciling items.
  • Monitor deductions related to mortgage, interest, escrow, and real estate tax payments.
  • Accurately calculate and post expense accruals.
  • Maintain amortization schedules and record accruals.
  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for assigned properties.
  • Calculate annual operating expense and real estate tax reconciliations.
  • Process monthly property management fee calculations and post charges to the appropriate properties.
  • Ensure tenant charges are billed according to lease agreements.
  • Process tenant security deposit refunds as needed.
  • Assist the Senior Accountant and Property Manager in preparing annual budgets and forecasts.
  • Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts, investigate discrepancies, and work with property management to make necessary adjustments.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

  • Provide support for external audits, tax filings, and consultant requests.
  • Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to support business needs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication skills for collaboration across various levels of management and teams.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and organizational abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks with varying complexities in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
  • Detail-oriented, team player, and committed to professional and ethical standards.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in the real estate industry.
  • Experience with Yardi Voyager and MRI software is a plus.
  • Familiarity with common area maintenance (CAM) expense reconciliations is required.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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