Senior Accountant

The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO)

401(k) plan with company match

Vacation time and paid holidays

Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Inland Private Capital Corporation (IPCC) is seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our growing accounting team. You will oversee the close process for a diverse real estate portfolio, ensuring GAAP reporting and timely investor communication.

You will collaborate across teams to drive accuracy and process improvements. The role requires 3–7 years of accounting experience, with real estate or private equity exposure, and strong Excel and Yardi proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required).
• 3–7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in real estate, investment, or private equity.
• Prior audit and/or tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Experience supporting external audits.
• Familiarity with lender and investor reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, lookups, complex workbooks).
• Experience with Yardi or similar accounting systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for assigned portfolios.
• Prepare GAAP financial statements, along with lender and investor reporting.
• Support investment-level audits, including audit schedules and responding to auditor requests.
• Review property-level financials for accuracy, compliance, and reasonableness.
• Analyze financial results and prepare variance analysis, investigating discrepancies.
• Maintain portfolio data and records within Yardi.
• Review and interpret general ledger activity to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Partner with internal teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Assist in enhancing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Mentor and support the development of staff accountants.
• Contribute to special projects and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Audit support

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Inland Private Capital Corporation (IPCC) is seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our growing accounting team. In this role, you will oversee financial reporting and the close process for a diverse real estate investment portfolio, including complex, multi-entity structures.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working across teams to drive accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for assigned portfolios
• Prepare GAAP financial statements, along with lender and investor reporting
• Support investment-level audits, including audit schedules and responding to auditor requests
• Review property-level financials for accuracy, compliance, and reasonableness
• Analyze financial results and prepare variance analysis, investigating discrepancies
• Maintain portfolio data and records within Yardi
• Review and interpret general ledger activity to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Partner with internal teams (Finance, Asset Management, etc.) to resolve issues and improve processes
• Assist in enhancing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Mentor and support the development of staff accountants
• Contribute to special projects and process improvement initiatives

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
• 3–7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in real estate, investment, or private equity
• Prior audit and/or tax experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation
• Experience supporting external audits
• Familiarity with lender and investor reporting
• Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, lookups, complex workbooks)
• Experience with Yardi or similar accounting systems preferred
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities

CPA Preferred But Not Required.

Annual Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000. This position is eligible to participate in the company’s annual discretionary bonus program.

Inland offers a competitive range of benefits for eligible Full-time employees:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO)
• Participation in the company 401(k) plan with a company match
• Vacation Time, Nine Paid Holidays, Three floating holidays per year
• Sick time
• Tuition reimbursement opportunityCompany-paid life insurance equaling your annual base salary
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Paid Parental Leave

This position is eligible as an internal promotion opportunity.

As part of our commitment to an efficient and consistent hiring experience, The Inland Real Estate Group, LLC and its affiliated companies ("Inland") may utilize artificial intelligence ("AI") or automated technologies to assist in certain aspects of the recruitment and hiring process, including resume review and candidate screening. AI-enabled tools are used to support hiring decisions and are not used as the sole basis for employment decisions. All employment decisions are reviewed and made by qualified Inland professionals.

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