Associate Staff Accountant

Inland Companies, Inc.; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Company holidays

Job summary

Inland Family of Companies in downtown Milwaukee is seeking an Associate/Junior Staff Accountant to join a growing team. You will support a portfolio of properties, handling tenant AR, rent billing, and AP, while learning systems and processes that strengthen your accounting career.

The role offers exposure to construction draws, CAM reconciliations, and financial reporting across entities, with training provided to develop new skills in a collaborative environment.

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 and utilities.
• Assist with accounts payable including invoice entry, coding, and vendor communication.
• Record payments and help maintain accurate financial records.
• Support monthly close activities and recurring reports.
• Maintain organized financial files and documentation.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

MRI

Yardi

Job 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.