Senior Property Accountant up to $90K (Hybrid/Loop)

LHH; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate investment and property management firm in Chicago is seeking a Senior Property Accountant. This hybrid role involves managing financial operations for a portfolio of commercial properties. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in real estate accounting and excellent organizational skills, contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, PTO, and 401(k) with match

Discretionary bonus potential

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate or property management.
• Strong understanding of real estate accounting procedures and terminology.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for commercial properties.
• Maintain investment, equity, and debt schedules.
• Assist with year-end audits and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Yardi

JDE

Sage Intacct

Timberline

Job description

Senior Property Accountant up to $90K (Hybrid/Loop)

Senior Property Accountant up to $90K (Hybrid/Loop)

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Senior Property Accountant

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Job Description: A confidential real estate investment and property management firm is seeking an experienced Senior Property Accountant to join its growing team in Chicago. This is a hybrid role offering the opportunity to work with a portfolio of commercial properties and contribute to the financial operations of a well-established organization. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in real estate accounting and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for commercial properties.
• Maintain investment, equity, and debt schedules.
• Manage fixed asset software and related journal entries.
• Assist with year-end audits and special projects as assigned.
• Collaborate with property management and leadership to improve accounting processes and property performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate or property management.
• Strong understanding of real estate accounting procedures and terminology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (vlookups, pivot tables); experience with Yardi, JDE, Sage Intacct, or Timberline is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Salary range: $75,000–$90,000.
• Discretionary bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, PTO, and 401(k) with match.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a respected and growing real estate firm with a strong presence in the Chicago market.
• Work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment with opportunities for professional development.
• Contribute to a company that values innovation, accountability, and long-term success.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Analyst, and Finance

• Industries

  Real Estate, Accounting, and Investment Management

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