Portfolio Accountant

Phaxis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Phaxis is seeking an experienced accounting professional to oversee financial reporting, portfolio accounting, and performance analysis for a diversified real estate investment portfolio. You will partner with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting, support strategic initiatives, and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities include managing monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles, preparing reconciliations, supporting investment transactions, and assisting with audits and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA designation or progress toward certification is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting standards essential.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting activities related to monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles.
• Analyze portfolio and property-level financial results to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Support investment transactions, capital activity, and cash movement processes.
• Assist with audit, tax, and investor reporting requirements.
• Produce financial and operational reporting for management and external stakeholders.
• Monitor portfolio performance and provide meaningful financial insights.
• Improve accounting workflows, controls, and reporting processes.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and operational initiatives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation or progress toward certification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Growing real estate investment organization seeking an experienced accounting professional to oversee financial reporting, portfolio accounting, and performance analysis for a diversified real estate investment portfolio. This individual will partner with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting, support strategic initiatives, and drive process improvements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage accounting activities related to monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles
• Analyze portfolio and property-level financial results to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Prepare account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules
• Support investment transactions, capital activity, and cash movement processes
• Assist with audit, tax, and investor reporting requirements
• Produce financial and operational reporting for management and external stakeholders
• Monitor portfolio performance and provide meaningful financial insights
• Improve accounting workflows, controls, and reporting processes
• Participate in cross-functional projects and operational initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1-3+ years of accounting experience, preferably within real estate, investments, or asset management
• CPA designation or progress toward certification is highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting standards
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple teams