Portfolio Accountant — AI-Driven Real Estate Finances

LaSalle Investment Management; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LaSalle Investment Management is seeking a Portfolio Accountant to support the accounting and reporting for estate portfolios under Fair Value GAAP. You will report to the Portfolio Controller and assist with closes, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.

Highlights include driving AI-enabled efficiencies, preparing third-party reports, and contributing to audits and tax Deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
• 1–3 years accounting experience.
• CPA designation preferred; candidate to qualify for progression.

Responsibilities

• Assist in quarterly and annual closes.
• Post journal entries and perform bank reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements and footnotes.
• Support quarterly reporting and year-end audits and taxes.
• Identify AI-driven process improvements in accounting and reporting.

Skills

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

AI tools

Job description

LaSalle Investment Management is seeking a Portfolio Accountant to support the accounting and reporting for estate portfolios under Fair Value GAAP. You will report to the Portfolio Controller and assist with closes, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.

Highlights include driving AI-enabled efficiencies, preparing third-party reports, and contributing to audits and tax Deliverables.