Corporate Accountant — GAAP Consolidations & Real Estate

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

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.