Senior Accountant

The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc.; Downers Grove (IL); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability

Parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant in Downers Grove, IL. You will prepare GAAP-based financial statements, maintain GL activity, and analyze results for our real estate assets.

You’ll partner with Accounting, Finance, and Asset Management across acquisitions, audits, and process improvements. A strong path to growth in real estate accounting. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting, 2–5 years of experience, and a CPA is a

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 2–5 years of professional accounting experience.
• Real estate accounting experience preferred.
• CPA designation is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Record and review monthly balance sheet and income statement activity.
• Research and analyze financial activity and summarize financial results.
• Record acquisition and disbursement activity for assets.
• Review general ledger activity and investigate discrepancies.
• Partner with Finance, Asset Management, and other departments to resolve accounting issues.
• Assist with the development and documentation of accounting policies and business processes.
• Help maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Provide documentation and support for year-end audits.
• Assist with special accounting projects and other initiatives as needed.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, integrity, and professionalism.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Herramientas

JD Edwards

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Accountant to join our team. In this role, you'll be responsible for preparing accurate and timely financial statements, maintaining general ledger activity, analyzing financial results, and supporting the accounting needs of our real estate assets.

You'll work closely with Accounting, Finance, and Asset Management while gaining broad exposure to financial reporting, acquisitions, internal controls, audits, and special accounting projects.

If you enjoy digging into the numbers, solving discrepancies, and looking for ways to improve accounting processes, this could be a great next step in your career.

What You'll Do

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Record and review monthly balance sheet and income statement activity
• Research and analyze financial activity and summarize financial results
• Record acquisition and disbursement activity for new and existing assets
• Review general ledger activity and investigate discrepancies
• Partner with Finance, Asset Management, and other departments to resolve accounting issues
• Assist with the development and documentation of accounting policies and business processes
• Help maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Provide documentation and support for year-end audits
• Assist with special accounting projects and other initiatives as needed
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, integrity, and professionalism

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from a four-year college or university
• 2-5 years of professional accounting experience
• Real estate accounting experience is preferred
• CPA designation is a plus
• Strong understanding of general ledger and financial statement accounting
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Experience with JD Edwards or a comparable general ledger/accounting system
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments

Why This Role?

This position offers an opportunity to take ownership of core accounting responsibilities while expanding your experience within the real estate industry. You'll work across multiple areas of the business, contribute to financial reporting and process improvements, and gain exposure to both established and newly acquired assets.

We're looking for someone who brings more than strong accounting fundamentals. The ideal candidate is curious, collaborative, dependable, and comfortable taking initiative when researching issues or identifying opportunities to improve processes.

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 opportunity
• Company-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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