Senior Property Accountant

Buckingham Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Child care support

Student loan assistance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading national real estate firm in Chicago seeks a Senior Property Accountant to enhance its finance team. The ideal candidate will attend to financial reporting, support investor relations, and assist with audits. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Accounting and relevant experience. This hybrid role offers competitive pay and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in property or real estate accounting.
• Understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Experience coordinating and supporting audits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements.
• Analyze budget variances and general ledger activity.
• Support lender and investor reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Proficiency in Excel

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Entrata

Yardi

Sage

Job description

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $93,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Internal Audit, Accounting, Tax and Finance Recruitment Leader to the Fortune 500 and beyond in Chicago

Senior Property Accountant

A leading national real estate firm is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join its growing finance team. This company develops and manages cutting-edge residential communities across the U.S. and is known for its innovative, people-first culture.

As a Senior Property Accountant, you’ll play a key role in delivering accurate and insightful financial reporting for a diverse portfolio of operational properties. You’ll collaborate closely with operations, support investor reporting, assist in audits, and help lead process improvements.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Analyze general ledger activity and investigate budget variances
• Partner with operations to ensure timely and accurate reporting for each property
• Support lender and investor reporting, including financial packages and debt covenant calculations
• Review and reconcile bank accounts, fixed assets, and journal entries
• Assist in onboarding newly acquired properties and preparing acquisition entries
• Coordinate with auditors and respond to financial inquiries
• Calculate ownership distributions and support cash flow analysis
• Lead and support accounting policy training across departments
• Assist with annual budgets and provide ad hoc reporting as needed

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 4+ years of relevant experience, ideally in property or real estate accounting
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (e.g., Entrata, Yardi, Sage preferred)
• Detail-oriented mindset with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude

Nice to Have

• Previous exposure to accounting systems such as Entrata, Yardi, or Sage

This is a hybrid position based in Chicago, offering the chance to work in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment with a collaborative and entrepreneurial team.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Real Estate and Housing and Community Development

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