Accounting Advisory Solutions Experienced or Senior, Real Estate Industry Clients

What You'll Do

Are you an accounting professional looking to take the next step in your career? At Cohen & Co
, we believe in putting people first and fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and excellence. As an Accounting Advisory Solutions Experienced Staff, Real Estate Industry Clients
, you’ll work directly with real estate clients to support complex accounting and financial reporting needs. You’ll assist with technical accounting, financial reporting, and day-to-day accounting operations while developing your expertise in diverse business environments. This role offers the opportunity to build strong technical skills, contribute to high-impact client projects, and grow alongside experienced advisors in a collaborative, dynamic setting.

• Serve as a key member of a small, tight-knit real estate advisory group.

• Collaborate with pod members, internal teams, and clients to ensure timely, accurate deliverables.
• Support clients using Sage Intacct and Yardi for accounting processes.

• Manage recurring monthly tasks for multiple clients, including:

• Bank reconciliations

• Credit card reconciliations

• Accounts receivable and accounts payable processing

• Perform monthly and quarter-end close processes.

• Prepare quarterly financial statements.

• Prepare documentation and schedules for audit readiness.

• Reconcile accounts, review transactions, and ensure data accuracy.

• Leverage Sage Intacct and Yardi for client accounting and reporting.
• Adapt quickly to evolving processes and systems.
• Contribute to improving efficiency and organization within the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA certification preferred but not required
• At least 1 year of accounting experience, with an emphasis on financial reporting and general ledger management
• Experience in the commercial real estate industry is preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end close processes
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proficient in accounting softwares and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Chicago, IL;
  Cleveland, OH;
  Deer Park, IL
• Hybrid work environment

Sure, we like numbers. (But we’ll never treat you like one.)

At Cohen & Co our foundational principles offer insight into how we achieve an inclusive, growth‑oriented culture that fuels the success of our firm, our clients and our people. In particular, we honor our foundational principle of “great people first” by:

• Championing the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion by embracing the unique stories, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that come from our people; and
• Offering a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package, which allows each employee to use the benefits that best suits their needs. Our offerings go beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities, and so much more!

• Discover our Passion, Purpose & Expertise
• Learn more about our Firm's culture
• Experienced Hire Opportunities

Estimated Salary Range: $60,000-$85,000*

* Salaries offered to candidates are determined based on factors such as candidate's relevant skillset, experience, licensure, and certifications, as well as job responsibilities, geography, market considerations, and organizational needs. At Cohen & Co, we don't stop at setting ourselves apart by offering competitive base compensation. As part of our 'great people first' foundational principle, our firm offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that allows each employee to design a package that best suits their needs and goes beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to recharge and give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities, and so much more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background to build an inclusive and energized culture and better meet the needs of our clients.