Senior Accounting Associate II

Overview

This position supports property accounting for a 4 to 6 property portfolio. Responsibilities include preparing monthly/quarterly financial statements and reports, maintaining compliance with client accounting requirements, supporting site teams, and coordinating audit and year-end reconciliation activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly/quarterly property financial statements for a 4 to 6 property portfolio by client-established deadlines.
• Prepare and distribute monthly/quarterly financial reports, including:
  • Monthly/quarterly journal entries
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Bank reconciliations within stated controls and client reporting requirements
• Develop and maintain an understanding of internal accounting requirements and ensure requirements are met as established by the client.
• Serve as a resource to site property teams by coordinating procedures and responding to accounting and client questions.
• Oversee internal and external audits and coordinate requirements with relevant departments.
• Oversee bank reconciliations and cash management for loan servicing, disbursement processing, and external reporting.
• Coordinate the Accounts Payable process, including reviewing invoice coding and approvals and ensuring compliance with applicable controls.
• Assist with annual budget preparation by compiling key assumptions and capital budget information, reviewing for reasonableness, and ensuring timely and accurate entry into the accounting system.
• Support the annual year-end reconciliation process by assisting with preparation, calculation, and review of year-end reconciliations.
• Ensure adjustments are billed timely and correctly per lease requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required; CPA desirable.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of Real Estate Accounting experience is required.
• Knowledge of CAM and FASB 13 specifically.
• Microsoft Office product knowledge, specifically Excel is required; Access knowledge desirable.
• Experience with real estate specific software, specifically MRI and/or Yardi.
• Ability to maintain effectiveness in varying environments, tasks, and responsibilities, or with various types of people.
• Planning and organizing: ability to establish a course of action to accomplish goals and evaluate results.
• Ability to multitask, work successfully under pressure, and prioritize/manage time and workload to meet client needs.
• Client focus: dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of external and internal clients; establishes and maintains effective relationships.
• Dealing with ambiguity: can cope with change, shift priorities, decide and act without the total picture, and handle risk and uncertainty.
• Drive for results: able to exceed goals; bottom line oriented; pushes self and others for results.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA.
• Access knowledge.
• Experience with some combination of Real Estate specific software specifically MRI, Yardi.

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected compensation: $82,650.00 – $97,000.00 USD per year.
• Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Benefits include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

Location

• Remote – Westmont, IL

Additional Information

• This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is identified.