Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Ready to build your career with one of Chicago's most respected real estate development firms? This opportunity offers hands-on exposure to a diverse property portfolio, direct visibility to leadership, and a clear path for long-term growth within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

Salary: $80,000-$95,000

• Join a highly respected Chicago real estate investment and development firm

• Gain exposure to a diverse portfolio including office, multifamily, retail, hospitality, parking, and restaurant operations

• Work directly with the Controller and senior leadership on high-impact accounting and financial projects

• Strong opportunity for career advancement and increased responsibility as the company continues to grow

• Collaborative, team-oriented culture where you can truly make the role your own

• Memorial Day through Labor Day half-day Fridays with catered lunch provided

• Employee discounts at company-owned restaurants

• Work-from-home flexibility with 12 remote days annually

• Exposure to budgeting, loan compliance, cash management, joint ventures, and real estate operations

• Maintain general ledger accounting for a portfolio of commercial and multifamily properties

• Prepare financial statements, lender reporting packages, and owner reporting schedules

• Participate in monthly close processes, reconciliations, and financial analysis

• Assist with annual budgets, CAM reconciliations, and real estate tax reconciliations

• Support cash management activities, including bank reconciliations and cash forecasting

• Manage lease administration within Yardi and coordinate tenant improvement draw processes

• 2-5 years of accounting experience within commercial real estate

• Strong understanding of GAAP and tax accounting principles

• Experience with Yardi and advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• CPA or active progress toward CPA certification preferred