Accounting Specialist

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) employer match

Paid vacations, holidays, and sicktime

Job summary

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Specialist in Chicago, IL to manage daily cash, credit card and bank reconciliations and support month-end close. You will work with corporate and field staff to ensure accurate reconciliations and journal entries are posted.

Strong accounting knowledge, Excel expertise, and effective communication are essential. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Accounting or related field, or 2–3 years of equivalent experience.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, communications, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and other relevant automated accounting systems.
• Knowledge of accounting, banking, reservations and reconciliations systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-volume daily cash, credit card and bank reconciliations, research outstanding items and resolve issues with other departments as needed.
• Administer the upload of journal entries as needed.
• Adhere to guidelines and policies associated with cash and reconciliation processes.
• Identify and implement solutions with respect to the reconciliation process.
• Provide support and training for property staff with respect to receipts and cash reconciliations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Accounting principles

Excel proficiency

Education

Accounting degree or related field

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

The Accounting Specialist processes daily cash, credit card and bank reconciliations with adherence to the ELS cash process guidelines, controls and policies. This position leverages strong relationships with corporate and field staff to support month-end close processes within the accounting team.

Your job will include:

• Perform high-volume daily cash, credit card and bank reconciliations, research outstanding items and resolve issues with other departments as needed.
• Administer the upload of journal entries as needed.
• Adhere to guidelines and policies associated with cash and reconciliation processes.
• Identify and implement solutions with respect to the reconciliation process.
• Provide support and training for property staff with respect to receipts and cash reconciliations.

Experience & skills you need:

• Bachelor or Associate degree in Accounting or a related field, or a combination of education and two to three years of equivalent experience.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, communications, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and other relevant automated accounting systems and technologies.
• Knowledge of accounting, banking, reservations and reconciliations systems is preferred.

In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401(k) employer match, and paid vacations, holidays, and sick time.

We invite you to visit our web site at www.equitylifestyleproperties.com for additional information regarding our exceptional resort communities.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants.

Estimated compensation for this position:

Annual Salary: $58,000 - $61,000 + Bonus