Accountant

Colliers; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three medical plan options

Dental and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Short-term and long-term disability

Medical deductible reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Educational assistance

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Inland Family of Companies and Colliers Wisconsin is seeking an Accountant to join the team in downtown Milwaukee. You will manage tenant accounts receivable, handle accounts payable via AVID, support monthly close, and assist with budget and CAM reconciliations for a complex real estate portfolio.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with internal teams, and growth within a fast-paced, professional environment. If you enjoy numbers and client-facing impact, this is a strong next step.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or accreditation from a two-year program with an emphasis in accounting is required.
• At least one year of accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Handle tenant accounts receivable including rent billing, work orders, utilities, and other charges.
• Process accounts payable including invoice entry, coding, and vendor communication using AVID.
• Manage payment approvals through the PO system and collaborate with internal teams.
• Assist with construction draw processes, lien waivers, and job cost reporting.
• Record payments, track project status, and help analyze financial activity.
• Support monthly close activities, accruals, and reports such as A/R commentary and dashboards.

Skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Education

Two-year accounting program

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MRI

Yardi

AVID

Job description

Description

Inland Family of Companies and Colliers | Wisconsin is looking for a Accountant to join our team at a premier client location in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, thrives in a fast-paced professional environment, and wants to grow their accounting career within commercial real estate. You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team supporting a complex and interesting real estate portfolio. If you’re detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and enjoy seeing how your work directly supports clients and projects, this could be a great next step.

What You’ll Do

• Handle tenant accounts receivable, including rent billing, work orders, utilities, and other charges


• Process accounts payable, including invoice entry, coding, and vendor communication using our automated system, AVID


• Manage payment approvals through our purchase order system and collaborate closely with internal teams


• Assist with construction draw processes, lien waiver review, and job cost reporting


• Record payments, track project status, and help analyze financial activity


• Support monthly close activities, including accruals and recurring financial reports such as sales tax reporting, A/R commentary, and visual dashboards


• Assist with variance research by working within the general ledger for a multi-entity organization


• Support annual budget preparation and CAM reconciliations


• Interpret lease agreements to assist with lease abstracts and ensure accurate tenant billing


• Pull financial and operational reports from our accounting system, MRI


• Collect and track certificates of insurance


• Maintain organized electronic and office-based financial files


• Provide general administrative support and act as a backup for team needs when required

Requirements

What we’re looking for

• Associate degree or accreditation from a two-year program with an emphasis in accounting required


• At least one year of accounting experience


• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required


• Strong Excel skills and comfort working within the Microsoft Office suite


• Technical aptitude and willingness to learn new systems


• Experience with accounting software preferred, especially MRI or Yardi


• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines


• High integrity and professionalism with the ability to handle confidential information


• Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset


• Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and team-focused approach to work


• Polished, professional presence and comfort interacting with clients and senior leaders

Why Inland

In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, Inland Family of Companies offers a values-driven workplace rooted in Better Together, Warrior Spirit, and Empathy, all anchored by Integrity. As we celebrate 55 years in business, we remain committed to investing in our people, supporting professional growth, and building careers that last.

Benefits

• Three medical plan options


• Dental and vision coverage


• Flexible spending accounts


• Short-term and long-term disability coverage


• Medical deductible reimbursement program


• 401(k) participation starting with your first paycheck, including company match


• Company-paid life insurance


• Educational assistance


• Generous paid time off and paid company holidays