Senior Property Accounting Analyst

Connect Search, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off and sick time

Commuter and transit benefits

Optional supplemental insurance programs

Job summary

An experienced Senior Property Accounting Analyst is needed at a real estate investment company in downtown Chicago. This mid-senior level role requires oversight of financial statements and cash management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting and over five years in commercial real estate accounting. Competitive salary and bonus eligibility are offered, along with comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to support a growing real estate platform in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting.
• Experience with property development accounting preferred.
• Proven experience overseeing third-party service providers.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly financial statements from property managers.
• Assist with development and analysis of budgets.
• Monitor cash flow and coordinate with banking partners.
• Support implementation of accounting systems.
• Prepare annualized income and expense projections.
• Support annual audits and tax reporting processes.

Skills

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical abilities

Excellent communication skills

Time-management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field

Tools

Yardi

Job description

The Senior Property Accounting Analyst will be responsible for day-to-day accounting oversight, reporting, cash management, and operational support for real estate investments. The role partners closely with portfolio management, property managers, administrators, and internal leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting and scalable processes.

This position reports to a Property Accounting Manager and plays a key role in supporting ongoing platform growth.

Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

• Annual Bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules from third-party property managers and administrators
• Assist with development, review, and analysis of budgets and forecasts
• Monitor cash flow requirements and coordinate with banking partners on account setup and operational needs
• Support implementation, enhancement, and integration of accounting systems and third-party platforms
• Maintain oversight of accounting records for real estate holding entities
• Ensure all required client and internal reporting is accurate and delivered on time
• Prepare annualized income and expense projections to support cash flow planning
• Calculate and analyze excess cash flow and distribution schedules
• Prepare journal entries within property accounting systems as needed
• Support annual audits and tax reporting processes
• Coordinate with third-party administrators, property managers, valuation firms, and international counterparts
• Lead or support operational improvement initiatives focused on scalability and efficiency
• Review invoices and facilitate payments via wire or formal payment instructions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate accounting, real estate investment platforms, or public accounting with real estate exposure
• Experience with property development accounting preferred
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Experience with property accounting systems (Yardi preferred)
• Proven experience overseeing and managing third-party service providers
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience
• Eligibility for annual discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage (HSA/FSA options)
• Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off, sick time, and employee assistance programs
• Commuter and transit benefits
• Optional supplemental insurance programs
• Hybrid in-office schedule, collaborative setting in downtown Chicago
• Interaction with cross-functional teams and external partners
• Opportunity to support a growing, institutional real estate platform

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Analyst, and Project Management