Senior Property & Development Accounting Lead

Hines; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hines seeks a Senior Project Accountant - Property and Development Accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting for projects and entities in Chicago. The role collaborates with controllers, managers, and accountants to maintain GAAP-compliant records and prepare monthly closes.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in accounting, 3–4 years of accounting experience, and strong organizational skills. This position emphasizes timely reporting, accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited institution.
• CPA designation (or intention to pursue) preferred.
• 3 years of public accounting experience or 4 years of professional accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of accounting information for projects and entities.
• Prepare funding requests to investors and lenders.
• Manage treasury tasks including wire payments for distributions and debt service.
• Record journal entries and ensure GAAP compliance; review entries from others.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

Oracle

JD Edwards

Job description

Hines seeks a Senior Project Accountant - Property and Development Accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting for projects and entities in Chicago. The role collaborates with controllers, managers, and accountants to maintain GAAP-compliant records and prepare monthly closes.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in accounting, 3–4 years of accounting experience, and strong organizational skills. This position emphasizes timely reporting, accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration.