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Investment Accountant

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-08
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting
  • Accounting
    Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25.96 - 34.23 USD Hourly USD 25.96 34.23 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Investment Accountant I

Hybrid Flex

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Charlotte, NC, USA

New York, NY, USA

Chicago, IL, USA

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Investment Accountant I

The Reporting & Investment Accountant I helps to ensure that investment accounting policies and procedures are correctly applied to financial transactions. Working under close supervision as an entry-level position, this job works with asset management, portfolio management and acquisition/disposition teams, and assists with preparing month end closing reports and subsidiary quarterly financial analytics.

Key Responsibilities and Duties
  • Assists with the preparation of timely and accurate GAAP work papers and supporting schedules to satisfy all investment accounting requirements for internal and external audits.

  • Compiles financial information for joint ventures to ensure compliance with investment accounting policies and procedures (sales, acquisitions, debt refinancing, restructuring, and financial performance).

  • Documents frequent ad hoc financial inquiries to be incorporated into the monthly and quarterly reports, adding value by providing management insight into the activities of the underlying properties.

  • Supports the calculation of unlevered and levered, gross and net portfolio performance returns and property internal rates of return.

  • Assists with converting modified cash basis accounting information provided by third party management firms to accrual basis to facilitate preparation of fair value GAAP basis financial statements.

  • Seeks guidance from senior Investment Accountants regarding issues that require more advanced knowledge and experience.

Qualifications
  • No Experience Required

  • University (Degree), Preferred

Physical Requirements
  • Physical Requirements:

    Sedentary Work
Preferred Education
  • University (Degree)
Career Level

5IC

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Solid knowledge and understanding of GAAP

  • Experience in an accounting role

  • Real estate experience is a plus

  • BS/BA in Accounting

  • Proficiency in Excel, Word and Power Point

  • Experience with Adobe and/or Yardi is a plus

  • Excellent technical research, communication and writing skills

  • Ability to work in a deadline driven environment

  • Ability to multi-task

Related Skills

Accountability, Accounting Standards, Business Acumen, Client Relationship Management, Collaboration, Communication, Compliance, Data-Driven Business Intelligence, Due Diligence, Executive Presence, Financial Acumen, Financial Modeling, Financial Risk Management, Financial Statements, Fund Accounting, Market/Industry Dynamics, Stakeholder Engagement, Story Telling

Anticipated Posting End Date:

Base Pay Range: $25.96/hr - $34.23/hr

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

Company

Overview

Nuveen is a global investment leader, managing public and private assets for clients around the world and on behalf of TIAA, our parent company and one of the world’s largest institutional investors. We invest in the growth of businesses, real estate, infrastructure and natural capital, providing clients with the reliability, access and foresight unique to our heritage. Our prevailing perspective on the future drives our ambition to innovate and adapt our business to the changing needs of investors - all to pursue lasting performance for our clients, our communities and our global economy.

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Our Culture of Impact

At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values:
Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's…

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