Real Estate Accounting Coordinator — Growth & Impact

Inland Companies, Inc.; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Educational assistance

Generous paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Inland Family of Companies, together with Colliers Wisconsin, seeks a Real Estate Accounting Coordinator to join a busy team in downtown Milwaukee. This role focuses on accurate financial processing, tenant billing, and supporting project and budget activities within a commercial real estate portfolio.

You will manage AR, AP, and close activities, coordinate with internal teams, and assist with CAM reconciliations and lease analyses.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or accreditation from a two-year program with an emphasis in accounting required.
• At least one year of accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working within the Microsoft Office suite
• Technical aptitude and willingness to learn new systems
• Experience with MRI or Yardi
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• High integrity and professionalism with the ability to handle confidential information
• Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and team-focused approach to work
• Polished, professional presence and comfort interacting with clients and senior leaders

Responsibilities

• Handle tenant accounts receivable, including rent billing, work orders, utilities, and other charges
• Process accounts payable, including invoice entry, coding, and vendor communication using our automated system, AVID
• Manage payment approvals through our purchase order system and collaborate closely with internal teams
• Assist with construction draw processes, lien waiver review, and job cost reporting
• Record payments, track project status, and help analyze financial activity
• Support monthly close activities, including accruals and recurring financial reports such as sales tax reporting, A/R commentary, and visual dashboards
• Assist with variance research by working within the general ledger for a multi-entity organization
• Support annual budget preparation and CAM reconciliations
• Interpret lease agreements to assist with lease abstracts and ensure accurate tenant billing
• Pull financial and operational reports from our accounting system, MRI
• Collect and track certificates of insurance
• Maintain organized electronic and office-based financial files
• Provide general administrative support and act as a backup for team needs when required

Skills

Excel skills

Highly organized

Communication skills

Professional presence

Service-oriented mindset

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MRI

Yardi

Microsoft Office

Job description

Inland Family of Companies, together with Colliers Wisconsin, seeks a Real Estate Accounting Coordinator to join a busy team in downtown Milwaukee. This role focuses on accurate financial processing, tenant billing, and supporting project and budget activities within a commercial real estate portfolio.

You will manage AR, AP, and close activities, coordinate with internal teams, and assist with CAM reconciliations and lease analyses.