Senior Accountant Job Oak Brook area,Illinois USA,Accounting

Senior Accountant

Inland Private Capital Corporation (IPCC) is seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our growing accounting team. In this role, you will oversee financial reporting and the close process for a diverse real estate investment portfolio, including complex, multi-entity structures.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working across teams to drive accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for assigned portfolios

Prepare GAAP financial statements, along with lender and investor reporting

Support investment-level audits, including audit schedules and responding to auditor requests

Review property-level financials for accuracy, compliance, and reasonableness

Analyze financial results and prepare variance analysis, investigating discrepancies

Maintain portfolio data and records within Yardi

Review and interpret general ledger activity to ensure completeness and accuracy

Partner with internal teams (Finance, Asset Management, etc.) to resolve issues and improve processes

Assist in enhancing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

Mentor and support the development of staff accountants

Contribute to special projects and process improvement initiatives

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
3–7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in real estate, investment, or private equity
Prior audit and/or tax experience
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation
Experience supporting external audits
Familiarity with lender and investor reporting
Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, lookups, complex workbooks)
Experience with Yardi or similar accounting systems preferred
Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities

CPA preferred but not required.

Annual Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000. This position is eligible to participate in the company's annual discretionary bonus program.

Inland offers a competitive range of benefits for eligible Full-time employees:

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO)
Participation in the company 401(k) plan with a company match
Vacation Time, Nine Paid Holidays, Three floating holidays per year
Sick time
Tuition reimbursement opportunity
Company-paid life insurance equaling your annual base salary
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
Paid Parental Leave

This position is eligible as an internal promotion opportunity.