Interim Senior Property Accountant

Brilliant Staffing; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent staffing firm is seeking an Interim Senior Property Accountant for a commercial property client in Chicago, offering a fully remote opportunity. The role demands expertise in managing financial reports, compliance with accounting standards, and prior experience in the Real Estate sector. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and have demonstrated accounting skills over at least four years in related fields.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant professional accounting experience.
• Prior Real Estate industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly financial reporting and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and ensure compliance for month-end close.
• Maintain fixed assets and manage billing processes.

Skills

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP system experience

Job description

37354 | Interim Senior Property Accountant

Accounting/Finance

Job Description

• Responsible for the management and execution of the company’s accounting and financial reporting functions and the timely preparation of month-end financial statements.
• Record journal entries to the general ledger and ensure records are kept in compliance with GAAP
• Manage all accounting activities related to month end close (i.e., account reconciliations, monthly close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and additional processes to ensure proper accounting)
• General ledger review and analysis
• Prepare Property/Development Management fees and Construction Management fees ensuring proper calculation, invoicing and recording on a timely basis
• Maintain fixed assets including recording/setting up new fixed assets and recording monthly amortization/depreciation
• Review AR aging and assess collectability; recommend write-offs/reserves as needed
• May assist Property Management team with A/R Analysis for collection efforts
• Process recurring and one-off revenue billings; diligently record cash receipts
• Carry out the proper procedures to ensure internal controls are being met

A commercial property real estate client of ours in Chicago isseeking a contract Senior PropertyAccountant (100% remote).

Bachelor degree in Accounting and prior Real Estate industry experience required

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the management and execution of the company’s accounting and financial reporting functions and the timely preparation of month-end financial statements.
• Record journal entries to the general ledger and ensure records are kept in compliance with GAAP
• Manage all accounting activities related to month end close (i.e., account reconciliations, monthly close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and additional processes to ensure proper accounting)
• General ledger review and analysis
• Prepare Property/Development Management fees and Construction Management fees ensuring proper calculation, invoicing and recording on a timely basis
• Maintain fixed assets including recording/setting up new fixed assets and recording monthly amortization/depreciation
• Review AR aging and assess collectability; recommend write-offs/reserves as needed
• May assist Property Management team with A/R Analysis for collection efforts
• Process recurring and one-off revenue billings; diligently record cash receipts
• Carry out the proper procedures to ensure internal controls are being met

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting of Finance required
• Prior Real Estate industry experience required
• 4 years of relevant professional accounting experience
• ERP system experience (Oracle & JD Edwardspreferred)
• CPA preferred
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work well with all levels of employees

If you, or someone you know, is interested please apply today!
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