Senior Accountant

Connect Search, LLC; Elmhurst (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a Senior Accountant to own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for multi-entity real estate portfolios. You will prepare GAAP financial statements and lender/investor reports, handle audit schedules, and mentor junior staff.

The role requires 3–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in real estate or private equity, and a Bachelor's in accounting. Hybrid work (3 days in office) with a compensation package including bonus.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in real estate, investments or private equity.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Monthly, quarterly and annual close for assigned portfolios.
• GAAP financial statements plus lender and investor reporting.
• Audit schedules and auditor requests for investment-level audits.
• Property-level financial review and variance analysis.
• GL review, policies and controls; mentoring staff accountants.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Mentoring staff

Close management

Education

Bachelor's in accounting

Job description

Elmhurst, IL (hybrid, 3 days in office) | $95,000 to $115,000 + bonus

A private real estate investment firm in the Chicago western suburbs needs a Senior Accountant to own the close for multi-entity real estate portfolios.

What you'll own

• Monthly, quarterly and annual close for assigned portfolios
• GAAP financial statements plus lender and investor reporting
• Audit schedules and auditor requests for investment-level audits
• Property-level financial review and variance analysis
• GL review, policies and controls
• Mentoring staff accountants

What you bring

• Bachelor's in accounting
• 3 to 7 years of progressive accounting, ideally real estate, investment or private equity