Senior Property Accountant

Geneva Search Partners LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team environment

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Geneva Search Partners LLC in Chicago is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Property Accountant to manage the financial operations of a portfolio of properties. You will oversee the general ledger, close processes, and accurate reporting under GAAP.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in property accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Proficiency with Yardi and collaboration with management teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 3+ years of property accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and property-level financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee property-level accounting, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Prepare and review financial statements for assigned properties in accordance with GAAP.
• Perform bank reconciliations, variance analysis, and cash flow reporting.
• Work with accounts payable and receivable processes for property operations.
• Collaborate with property managers and asset management teams to support budgeting and forecasting.
• Utilize Yardi software for property accounting and reporting.
• Assist with audits and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Yardi software

Job description

Our clients growing real estate organization is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Property Accountant to join the accounting team in Chicago. This role is responsible for managing the financial operations of a portfolio of properties, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee property-level accounting, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Prepare and review financial statements for assigned properties in accordance with GAAP.
• Perform bank reconciliations, variance analysis, and cash flow reporting.
• Work with accounts payable and receivable processes for property operations.
• Collaborate with property managers and asset management teams to support budgeting and forecasting.
• Utilize Yardi software for property accounting and reporting.
• Assist with audits and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
• 3+ years of property accounting experience (required).
• Strong understanding of GAAP and property-level financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic and growing real estate company.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for advancement.