Client Accountant

Role: Client Accountant

Salary: $75,000 - 85,000
Location: Chicago, IL (THIS IS AN ONSITE ROLE IN CHICAGO, IL. THERE ARE WFH OPPORTUNITIES AFTER 6 MONTHS)

Who we are looking for:

An accounting professional with customer service experience. You understand how best to schedule your day and can reprioritize based on incoming requests. You are organized, efficient and can multi-task in a sometimes‑hectic environment. You can switch seamlessly between a phone call, a client walk‑in, and a time‑sensitive task. You work well under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.

The Job:

The Client Accountant provides excellent customer service both internally with team members and externally with clients (portfolio of condominium associations) and vendors. The Client Accountant is responsible for completing a wide variety of accounting, customer service, administrative, and other project and support‑related tasks and will report directly to the Director of Accounting.

Your main roles will include (but not be limited to):

• Assist with transactional accounting for client associations
• Month‑end close process and reporting for client associations
• Oversee & assist with AP & AR for client associations
• Oversight of administrative and accounting department employees
• Oversight of client association banking needs & transactions
• Assist with the preparation of consolidated financials for client associations
• Assist with budgeting, financial planning, and cash management for client associations
• Documentation of internal controls, policies, and procedures for audit
• Assist auditors with PBC request list for external auditors for client associations
• Customer and vendor management
• Assist with the preparation and reconciliation of payroll, payroll tax, and benefits for client associations
• Perform additional functions and participate in special projects as needed

What you have (the basics):

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting; CPA or MBA a plus
• A minimum of 3 years of experience obtained through increasingly responsible positions within the accounting and finance function, some public accounting experience is preferred
• Excellent GAAP accounting knowledge and consolidated financial statement preparation.
• Experience developing cash forecasts, and financial and operating metrics
• An ability to manage complex accounting and reporting systems and processes
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to connect business actions with financial outcomes
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, knowledge of automated financial and reporting systems, Microsoft Office products, and other tools commonly used by accounting and finance teams
• Experience using Net Suite, Quick Books, Ramp,  and/or Buildium is a plus

What you have (soft traits):

• Strong servant‑leadership qualities. You are not afraid to jump in and help wherever help is needed with an ample dose of humility (i.e., no task is beneath you).
• Excellent communication skills. You effectively inspire and energize both reports who you mentor and leaders who you support. You create clarity out of complexity.
• Continuous improvement mindset. You know things can be better, have the analytical chops to figure out how, and can rally cross‑functional teams around making it happen.
• A team‑building mentality. You are committed to working as a member of the team and building a successful organization. You can quickly gain the trust, confidence, and respect of colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.
• An entrepreneurial spirit. You are comfortable in a dynamic work environment and possess a proven ability to create operational efficiencies and streamline processes without direct oversight. You’re a self‑starter and thrive in an evolving, changing environment. Experience in an entrepreneurial workplace is preferred.
• Unflinching ethics. You do the right thing, always.

What we offer:

• Industry‑Leading Healthcare:
  Medical, Dental, Life, HSA
• Retirement savings Plan
• Competitive Compensation Packages (based on experience)
• Bonus Opportunities (based on performance)
• Work from Home & Half Day Fridays
• Generous PTO Package
• Corporate Sponsored Wellness Program
• Quarterly Company Outings/Events
• Etc.