Property Accountant

Hiffman National; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hiffman National in Oak Brook Terrace, IL is seeking a detail-oriented Real Estate Property Accountant to join our finance team. The role focuses on preparing full financial packages, processing distributions and funding requests, reconciling accounts, and coordinating with property managers and auditors to keep statements accurate.

Qualifications include 2+ years in real estate property accounting, proficiency in Yardi, familiarity with MRI, and strong Excel/Office skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Real Estate property accounting.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare full financial packages for complex real estate entities.
• Calculates distributions and funding requests.
• Check for ACHs and Lockboxes if Accounting Assistants out of office for receipts.
• Create/Update Accounting Property Information Sheets.
• Field Questions from staff & assist with training of new staff if needed.
• Update Tracking Schedules.
• Enter Billing Adjustments and tenant reconciliations.
• Set up tenants in accounting software’s.
• Enter and approve Management Fees in Nexus (payables software).
• Assist and/or lead special projects.
• Work with Auditors – Pulling info and communicating.
• Cash Management (Example – Check cash for open payables).
• Communicate with Property Managers if funding is needed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Customer service

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

Yardi Proficiency

MRI Experience Preferred

Job description

Description

What your day looks like.

• Prepare full financial packages for complex entities
• Calculates distributions and funding requests
• Check for ACH’s and Lockboxes if Accounting Assistants out of office for receipts
• Create/Update Accounting Property Information Sheets
• Field Questions from staff & assist with training of new staff if needed
• Update Tracking Schedules
• Enter Billing Adjustments and tenant reconciliations
• Set up tenants in accounting software’s
• Enter and approve Management Fees in Nexus (payables software)
• Assist and/or lead special projects
• Work with Auditors – Pulling info and communicating
• Cash Management (Example – Check cash for open payables)
• Communicate with Property Managers if funding is needed.
• Communicate with Property Managers with any Financial Statement type questions (accruals/reclasses)
• Process and record mortgages
• Complete and process bank reconciliation
• File Uploads to clients

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

Requirements

What sets you apart.

• 2+ years of experience in Real Estate property accounting
• Yardi Proficiency required
• MRI Experience Preferred
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong customer service and organizational skills