Corporate Accountant

The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation & holidays

Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

The Inland Real Estate Group, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Corporate Accountant to join our growing Accounting team in Chicago. You will own the monthly close, consolidate multi-entity financials, and deliver timely GAAP-compliant reporting.

You’ll work on audits, budgeting support, and process improvements while collaborating with Finance and Asset Management. A CPA in progress is preferred and exposure to real estate is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• 3–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with financial statement prep, consolidations, and audit support.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience in real estate, investment management, or private equity preferred.
• CPA designation or in progress preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for corporate and underlying entities.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, reporting packages, dashboards, and analytics.
• Review general ledger activity for accuracy and appropriate accounting treatment.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Support the annual audit process and respond to auditor requests.
• Maintain audit readiness and strengthen controls.
• Analyze results with variance analysis and assist budgeting/forecasting.
• Participate in special projects and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication & collaboration

Multi-priority management

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA in progress

Tools

Excel

Yardi

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and driven Corporate Accountant to join our growing Accounting team. In this role, you will play a key part in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of consolidated GAAP financial statements across a complex, multi-entity structure.

This position offers strong exposure to corporate-level reporting, audit processes, and cross-functional collaboration—making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow within a sophisticated real estate/investment environment.

What You’ll Do

Financial Reporting & Close

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for corporate and underlying entities
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, reporting packages, dashboards, and analytics
• Review general ledger activity to ensure accuracy and proper accounting treatment
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting

Audit & Compliance

• Support the annual audit process, including preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor requests
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Maintain audit readiness and support control environments

Analysis & Forecasting

• Analyze financial results and provide budget-to-actual variance analysis
• Assist with annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting
• Prepare quarterly cash flow reporting and tax-related calculations

Process Improvement & Controls

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Support the development and documentation of accounting policies and procedures
• Strengthen internal controls and reporting processes

Collaboration & Special Projects

• Partner with Finance, Asset Management, and other internal teams to resolve discrepancies
• Support consolidation across multiple entities and ownership structures
• Contribute to special projects and ad hoc initiatives

What You Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or equivalent experience)
• 3–7 years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience with financial statement preparation, consolidations, and audit support
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP

Preferred

• Experience in real estate, investment management, or private equity environments
• Exposure to partnership accounting or tax preparation
• CPA designation (or in progress)

Skills

• Strong analytical ability with excellent attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., complex models, lookups, data analysis)
• Experience with accounting systems (Yardi or similar preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Annual Base Salary Range: $90,500-$115,000

This position is eligible to participate in the company’s annual discretionary bonus program.

Inland offers a competitive range of benefits for eligible Full‑time employees:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO)
• Participation in the company 401(k) plan with a company match
• Vacation Time, Nine Paid Holidays, Three floating holidays per year
• Sick time
• Tuition reimbursement opportunity
• Company-paid life insurance equaling your annual base salary
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Paid Parental Leave

This position is eligible as an internal promotion opportunity.

As part of our commitment to an efficient and consistent hiring experience, The Inland Real Estate Group, LLC and its affiliated companies ("Inland") may utilize artificial intelligence ("AI") or automated technologies to assist in certain aspects of the recruitment and hiring process, including resume review and candidate screening. AI-enabled tools are used to support hiring decisions and are not used as the sole basis for employment decisions. All employment decisions are reviewed and made by qualified Inland professionals.

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