Property Accountant: Real Estate Finance & Budgets

The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO)

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The Inland Real Estate Group, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Property Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting for a portfolio of residential and commercial properties in Chicago. This role offers growth in real estate accounting and exposure to budgeting, audit support, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities include monthly closes, journal entries, AP processing, balance sheet analysis, and assisting with budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 0–2 years of accounting experience, preferably within property accounting, real estate, or related industry.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete monthly property close workbooks, including real estate taxes, CAM, insurance, rental income, and operating expenses.
• Review and analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts for accuracy.
• Prepare and record journal entries, including accruals for contracts, work orders, capital projects, unpaid expenditures, and utilities.
• Review and approve invoices through the accounts payable system.
• Assist with the preparation of annual operating budgets.
• Serve as primary accounting contact for assigned properties and address accounting questions.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Financial systems

Job description

The Inland Real Estate Group, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Property Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting for a portfolio of residential and commercial properties in Chicago. This role offers growth in real estate accounting and exposure to budgeting, audit support, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities include monthly closes, journal entries, AP processing, balance sheet analysis, and assisting with budgets.