Accountant — Close Process Improvement Lead (Chicago)

MHC Property Management, LP; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous 401(k) employer match

Paid vacations, holidays, and sick.

Job summary

ELS in Chicago, Illinois is seeking an Accountant to support daily reconciliations, journal entries, and monthly closes.

You will reconcile complex bank and balance sheet accounts, prepare aging schedules, and propose improvements to policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting, 2+ years' experience, CPA preferred, strong Excel skills, and a detail‑driven, proactive mindset. This role offers competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA designation preferred.
• At least two years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting concepts, with a focus on journal entries and bank reconciliations.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, drive projects to completion and meet deadlines.
• Encouraged to be proactive and results-driven.
• Strong financial acumen, including problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile complex bank accounts daily and balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Examine ledger details, analyze transactions and adjust entries when necessary.
• Prepare quarterly aging schedule of outstanding reconciling items.
• Identify and propose recommendations for changes and improvements to accounting policies and procedures.
• Lead projects that streamline and improve the monthly close process, including software integration and implementation projects.
• Maintain daily communications with property managers and property accountants.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

Journal entries

Financial analysis

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ELS in Chicago, Illinois is seeking an Accountant to support daily reconciliations, journal entries, and monthly closes.

You will reconcile complex bank and balance sheet accounts, prepare aging schedules, and propose improvements to policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting, 2+ years' experience, CPA preferred, strong Excel skills, and a detail‑driven, proactive mindset. This role offers competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.