Senior Property Accountant

Senior Property Accountant

Location: Chicago, IL - Hybrid

Join a fast-growing and dynamic team where your accounting expertise will directly impact real estate performance and investor outcomes. We’re seeking a Senior Property Accountant who thrives in a collaborative environment, brings strong GAAP knowledge, and is passionate about driving financial accuracy and operational insights across a diverse property portfolio.

This is more than a back-office role — you’ll work cross-functionally with operations, asset management, and leadership to deliver critical financial reporting, support key business decisions, and play a strategic role in the onboarding of new acquisitions and investor relationships.

$85,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

• Annual Bonus
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• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for a portfolio of properties, ensuring timely and accurate GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Collaborate with property operations and asset management teams to deliver financial reporting and insights that support effective decision-making.
• Lead the preparation and distribution of financial reporting packages for internal stakeholders, partners, lenders, and auditors.
• Analyze and explain budget-to-actual variances, working with site teams to ensure accuracy and accountability.
• Review journal entries, bank reconciliations, and general ledger activity to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting policies.
• Support annual budget development, audit coordination, and ongoing investor/lender reporting.
• Assist in the onboarding and setup of new property acquisitions, including journal entries and system integrations.
• Manage fixed assets and perform quarterly reconciliations using Sage or similar tools.
• Coach and support junior staff, sharing best practices and ensuring alignment with organizational policies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 4+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in real estate, property management, or a related industry
• Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger analysis, and financial statement preparation
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word, and experience working in accounting systems
• Strong communication and organizational skills with a proactive, collaborative approach

• Familiarity with Entrata or Yardi accounting software
• Prior experience preparing lender reporting packages and debt covenant compliance
• A track record of leading training initiatives or mentoring staff

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and General Business

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance