Senior Accountant, Real Estate Investments

Peakline Partners, LLC; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Health savings account

Disability insurance

Parking program

Zusammenfassung

Peakline Partners, LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the accounting and finance team. The role focuses on fund reporting, tax, treasury, and audit support, with in-office work four days a week and exposure to real estate investments.

The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, 2–4 years of experience, and a drive to grow within real estate finance and analytics. Compensation includes base salary and bonus potential.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience; real estate experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting; partnership tax exposure is a plus.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and schedules.
• Advanced Excel; Power BI or similar reporting tools preferred.
• CPA or CPA candidate is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Support quarterly and annual financial reporting for multiple private real estate investment funds.
• Coordinate with joint venture partners to review property financials and liquidity.
• Coordinate audit support with external auditors and review workpapers.
• Support the fund administrator with accounting, reporting, and investor deliverables.
• Assist with tax reporting by reviewing partnership returns and Schedule K‑1s.
• Assist treasury activities including wire transfers and liquidity forecasting.
• Collaborate with Asset Management, Acquisitions, and Investor Relations.
• Identify opportunities to automate accounting and reporting processes.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Excel

Attention to detail

Independent worker

CPA candidate

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Power BI

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Chicago, IL

Compensation: $80,000 - $110,000

Employment Type: full-time

About Peakline Partners

Peakline Partners, LLC (“Peakline”) provides investors with unique direct and curated private investment opportunities including real estate, private capital, and venture capital. Since its founding in 2017, Peakline’s fund offerings have committed in excess of $4.2 billion across real estate, private equity, private credit, venture capital, and other alternative asset classes.

Peakline Real Estate Funds, LLC (“PREF”), the real estate arm of Peakline, manages a $3.6 billion real estate portfolio and is currently sponsoring six development funds. Formed in 2018, PREF owns and operates approximately 17+ million SF of multifamily, logistics, and mixed-use properties throughout the US. PREF’s partners are nationally known leaders in finance, real estate, private equity, and wealth management.

PREF is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Accountant to join our accounting and finance team. The position will be based out of the company’s headquarters in Chicago, IL and is in office four days per week. The position will report directly to the Director of Accounting and offers the opportunity to gain direct exposure to fund accounting, financial and audit reporting, and real estate property as well as broad exposure to tax, treasury, audit and operational finance. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, excellent analytical skills, and a desire to develop expertise in real estate investments. Prior real estate and tax experience is helpful but not required, as the role will provide exposure to and training in those areas when and where appropriate.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Support quarterly and annual financial reporting for multiple private real estate investment funds, including the review of general ledgers, trial balances, financial statements, and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness
• Coordinate with underlying joint venture partners to review property financials and help assess liquidity; utilize this information to assist with fund-level cash flow forecasts and support liquidity and cash management decisions
• Coordinate audit support requests, organize documentation for external auditors, and review audit workpapers to support the timely completion of annual financial statement audits
• Support the day-to-day relationship with the fund administrator by coordinating information requests, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring the timely and accurate completion of accounting, financial reporting, and investor reporting activities
• Support tax reporting activities by reviewing federal and state partnership tax returns, Schedule K-1s, and related tax workpapers
• Assist with treasury management activities, including preparing wire transfers, monitoring cash balances, forecasting liquidity needs, and supporting cash management across the funds
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Asset Management, Acquisitions, and Investor Relations, to support fund operations, financial reporting, and other accounting initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate accounting and reporting processes, including leveraging emerging technologies and AI-enabled tools to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Assist with ad hoc projects and initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field required
• Minimum of 2 - 4 years of relevant accounting experience; real estate experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, core accounting principles and financial reporting; partnership tax exposure is a plus
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and supporting schedules
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI, data visualization, or other financial reporting tools preferred
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and eager to take on new responsibilities, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with team members
• Desire to develop expertise in real estate investments and grow within the role
• CPA or CPA candidate is a plus

What We Offer

At Peakline, we focus on people first. As a service business, our people are our assets. Engaging our clients and employees is our highest priority. Starting base salary range: $80,000 – $110,000, plus performance-based bonus potential. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, licenses/certifications, and industry knowledge. Peakline offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employes, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, health savings accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, voluntary critical and accident insurance, and pre-tax parking and transportation programs.

It is the policy of Peakline to ensure equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related conditions), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a parent, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. It is Peakline’s policy to comply with applicable laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities, including reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities.