Staff Accountant

This range is provided by First Midwest Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$65,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

* This is an on-site position in Rockford, IL*

FMG is seeking a Staff Accountant that will work closely with the CFO and Executive Team to build out an internal audit function, execute excellent financial reporting, and prepare and present financial analysis.

First Midwest Group (FMG) is a regional leader in commercial real estate, land development, and operating businesses.

The ideal candidate is curious about numbers, data, and business; an entrepreneurial mindset is a plus. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about a diverse range of businesses and be part of the core accounting team for a growing enterprise.

The role will get to work on all business lines of FMG, including:

• Multi‑Family
• Operating Businesses, including:
  Cannabis, Gaming, Hospitality, Self‑Storage, and Senior Housing

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Assist CFO and Controller with Maintaining Excellent Accounting Processes including:

• Producing error‑free accounting reports and presenting their results
• Preparing financial statements and producing budgets according to schedule
• Supporting month‑end and year‑end close process
• Assisting with tax audits, tax returns, and year‑end workpaper preparation
• Analyzing financial information and summarizing financial status
• Spotting errors and suggesting ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Investigating Budget Variances and Reporting Findings
• Creating and Implementing Internal Audit Processes
• Determining ways to cut costs and improve profitability
• Conducting ad hoc research into identified areas of concern or risk
• Assisting with Valuation of Assets
• Managing accounting assistants and bookkeepers
• Directing internal audits to ensure compliance with First Midwest Group standards and processes
• Developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Improving financial procedures

Supporting Leasing and Development with Financial Analysis, including Net Rent Analysis

Updating, Maintaining, and Reporting on KPIs for FMG Commercial RE Portfolio

Presenting findings to upper management in the form of reports and presentations

Project(s) Profitability Analysis

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Associate

Full-time

Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and General Business

Real Estate, Hospitality, and Investment Management

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