Property Accountant

Salary: $85,000 – $100,000 + 10% bonus

A growing real estate investment organization is hiring multiple Property Accountant professionals in Chicago to support portfolio growth, internal promotions, and recent acquisitions. This Property Accountant role sits within a centralized regional accounting model and offers strong leadership, long-term stability, and clear advancement opportunities. The Property Accountant will support complex property-level accounting while partnering closely with finance and operations teams.

• Highly visible Property Accountant role supporting mixed-use, industrial, and development assets

• Multiple Property Accountant openings driven by growth, promotions, and increased deal activity

• Strong leadership team with a proven track record of internal advancement

• Collaborative, high-caliber accounting group with long tenure and competitive benefits

• Stable environment with renewed investment in people following organizational restructuring

• Partner with Controllers, Property Managers, and internal teams to ensure accurate reporting as a Property Accountant

• Prepare and review journal entries, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations in the Property Accountant role

• Perform month-end close procedures, including complex reconciliations and variance analysis

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements and supporting schedules

• Review AR aging, assess collectability, and support reserve or write-off recommendations

• Process recurring and one-off billings while accurately recording cash receipts

• Prepare funding requests, lender draws, and investor reporting

• Support treasury activities including wire payments for distributions and debt service

• Maintain fixed assets, record depreciation, and track capital activity

• Assist with audits, tax work papers, and compliance requirements

• Research accounting guidance and draft memos for non-routine transactions

• Serve as a resource to junior staff and support consistency across the Property Accountant team

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

• 4+ years of professional accounting experience, ideally within commercial real estate

• CPA is a plus but not required for the Property Accountant role

• Strong GAAP knowledge with the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently

If you’re a Property Accountant seeking a high-quality role with strong leadership, growth, and exposure to complex real estate accounting, this opportunity is worth exploring.

$85,000 – $100,000 + 10% bonus

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2026