Senior Bookkeeper

Frey Consulting Group; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Frey Consulting Group in Northbrook, IL is seeking an experienced Senior Property Bookkeeper to join our stable accounting team. You will own full-cycle property bookkeeping, maintain tenant ledgers, and manage month-end closings in Yardi.

This in-office role requires 4+ years in property accounting, strong Excel skills, and the ability to supervise multiple properties. We value accuracy and independence, with daily bank reconciliations and AP/AR duties.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of full-cycle bookkeeping/accounting experience within property management or real estate.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Yardi required.
• Strong experience with month-end closings and bank reconciliations.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple properties and accounts.
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and lookups.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Handle full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting for a portfolio of properties.
• Maintain tenant ledgers and process owner distributions in Yardi.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations for multiple operating and trust accounts.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Process vendor invoices and utility allocations.
• Monitor tenant balances and delinquency activity.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Excel

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Position Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Senior Property Bookkeeper to join a stable, collaborative property management team in Northbrook. This is a great opportunity for someone who knows property accounting, is highly comfortable working in Yardi, and enjoys taking ownership of the day-to-time financial details.

If you're detail-oriented, organized, and have strong hands-on property accounting experience, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Handle full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting for a portfolio of properties
• Maintain tenant ledgers and process owner distributions in Yardi
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes
• Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations for multiple operating and trust accounts
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Process vendor invoices and utility allocations
• Monitor tenant balances and delinquency activity
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records

What We're Looking For

• 4+ years of full-cycle bookkeeping/accounting experience within property management or real estate
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Yardi required
• Strong experience with month-end closings and bank reconciliations
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple properties and accounts
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and lookups
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy

Why Join Us?

You'll be joining an established property management team that values experience, accuracy, and people who take pride in their work. This is a fully in-office position in Northbrook, offering a consistent Monday-Friday schedule and the opportunity to play an important role within the accounting team.

If you have a strong property accounting background and know your way around Yardi, we'd love to connect.