Associate Staff Accountant

Colliers; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with company match

Job summary

Inland Family of Companies in downtown Milwaukee is seeking an Associate/Junior Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. This early career role offers hands-on experience across multiple accounting areas and exposure to commercial real estate operations.

You will work with an experienced team supporting a diverse portfolio of properties, building a solid foundation in property accounting while learning MRI and industry-specific tools.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or related field.
• Around 1 year of accounting experience or relevant internship.
• Basic to intermediate Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Support tenant accounts receivable including rent billing, utilities, and other charges
• Assist with accounts payable including invoice entry, coding, and vendor communication using our AVID system
• Record payments and help maintain accurate financial records
• Support monthly close activities, including accruals and recurring reports
• Help maintain organized financial files and documentation

Skills

Excel

Detail oriented

Organized

Communication

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/related field

Tools

MRI

Yardi

Job description

Associate / Junior Staff Accountant

Commercial Real Estate | Downtown Milwaukee

Description

Associate / Junior Staff Accountant

Commercial Real Estate | Downtown Milwaukee

Inland Family of Companies and Colliers | Wisconsin is looking for an early career accounting professional to join our team in downtown Milwaukee. This is a great opportunity for someone with 1 to 2 years of experience who wants to grow their career in a supportive, team oriented environment while gaining exposure to commercial real estate.

You will work alongside an experienced team supporting a dynamic portfolio of properties. This role offers hands on experience across multiple areas of accounting and the chance to learn systems and processes that will strengthen your long term career.

What you will do

In this role, you will build a strong foundation in property accounting while developing new skills over time.

Core responsibilities

• Support tenant accounts receivable including rent billing, utilities, and other charges
• Assist with accounts payable including invoice entry, coding, and vendor communication using our AVID system
• Record payments and help maintain accurate financial records
• Support monthly close activities, including accruals and recurring reports
• Help maintain organized financial files and documentation

You will also gain exposure to

• Construction draw processes, lien waivers, and job cost tracking
• Budget preparation and CAM reconciliations
• Lease interpretation and tenant billing support
• Financial reporting and variance analysis across multiple entities
• Systems such as MRI and real estate specific tools
• Cross functional collaboration with property management and operations teams

We will provide training and support as you learn these areas, so you do not need to have done all of this before.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who is motivated, detail oriented, and eager to learn.

Requirements

Required

• Associate degree in accounting or related field
• Around 1 year of accounting experience or relevant internship
• Basic to intermediate Excel skills

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Experience with accounting systems such as MRI or Yardi

You will be a great fit if you

• Enjoy working with numbers and solving problems
• Are organized and able to manage multiple tasks
• Communicate clearly and work well with others
• Have a strong sense of integrity and handle confidential information with care
• Are curious and open to learning new systems and processes

Why join Inland

We are committed to helping early career professionals grow. You will be part of a collaborative team that values learning, support, and development. You will gain exposure to a wide range of accounting responsibilities while building a clear path forward in your career.

Our culture is grounded in working better together, showing empathy, and doing the right thing.

Benefits include

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short term and long term disability coverage
• 401k with company match starting on your first paycheck
• Company paid life insurance
• Educational assistance
• Generous paid time off and company holidays

If you are someone who is eager to learn, asks thoughtful questions, and wants to grow in a supportive environment, we would love to connect with you.