Staff Accountant

TLC Management Co.; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 82.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

HSA and FSA

Paid Vacation and PTO

13 paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Life Insurance

Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth opportunities

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

TLC Management Co. in Chicago is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the finance department by recording transactions, maintaining financial records, and assisting with routine accounting tasks.

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and career growth opportunities, including health, retirement, PTO, holidays, and development programs; reports to the Controller.

Formación

• Minimum of an associate's degree in accounting, finance, or business. Real estate accounting experience preferred.
• Basic bookkeeping/accounting knowledge.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Excel functions.
• Knowledge of property accounting software such as Yardi.
• Close attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good organizational, analytical, logical, and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Record and process invoices, payments, receipts, and other financial transactions.
• Assist in maintaining accurate AP and AR records: including invoice reviews, obtaining approvals, coding expenses and processing payments for AP and reviewing tenant ledgers, posting tenant payments, deposits and other receipts for AR.
• Enter accounting data into accounting software or spreadsheets.
• Reconcile bank statements and financial accounts, and maintain the general ledger.
• Verify invoices and expense reports for accuracy.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain organized financial documents and filing systems.
• Follow up on outstanding customer payments when required.
• Assist accountants with reports, audits, journal entries and other accounting tasks.
• Ensure transactions comply with company policies and accounting procedures.
• Working knowledge of Excel and accounting software.
• Research and resolve discrepancies with invoices, payments, account balances, and other transactions.
• Ability to manage deadlines and priorities.

Conocimientos

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Educación

Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or business

Herramientas

Yardi

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a Staff Accountant for our residential property management organization. Our Staff Accountant supports the company’s finance/accounting department by recording transactions, maintaining financial records, and assisting with routine accounting tasks.

Pay range is $75,000 to $82,0000 based on knowledge and experience, plus annual bonus potential.

What we offer you:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• HSA and FSA
• Wellness Program
• Short-term disability insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance Benefit
• Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Benefit
• Paid Vacation and paid time off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays.
• Paid time off for your birthday and work anniversary
• Two (2) volunteer days to support your favorite charitable organizations
• Paid maternity leave benefit
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun team-building company outings
• Continuing Employee Education and Development
• Opportunities for career growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Record and process invoices, payments, receipts, and other financial transactions.
• Assist in maintaining accurate accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) records: including invoice reviews, obtaining approvals, coding expenses and processing payments for AP and reviewing tenant ledgers, posting tenant payments, deposits and other receipts for AR.
• Enter accounting data into accounting software or spreadsheets.
• Reconcile bank statements and financial accounts, and maintain the general ledger.
• Verify invoices and expense reports for accuracy.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain organized financial documents and filing systems.
• Follow up on outstanding customer payments when required.
• Assist accountants with reports, audits, journal entries and other accounting tasks.
• Ensure transactions comply with company policies and accounting procedures.
• Working knowledge of Excel and accounting software.
• Research and resolve discrepancies with invoices, payments, account balances, and other transactions.
• Ability to manage deadlines and priorities.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of an associate's degree in accounting, finance, or business. Experience in real estate accounting is preferred.
• Basic bookkeeping/accounting knowledge.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Excel functions.
• Have knowledge of property accounting software such as Yardi.
• Close attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good organizational, analytical, logical, and communication skills.

This position is part of a team and requires communication with operations staff, vendors, tenants and company leadership. The position will report to the Controller.

TLC Management is a Chicagoland-based company that exclusively owns, operates, and manages its residential communities. We are committed to our residents by maintaining high-quality standards and providing more than a rental apartment, but also a genuine sense of community and exemplary customer service. We strive to meet or exceed expectations through well-maintained properties, desirable locations, and responsive service. Our culture emphasizes providing TLC to residents while also supporting ongoing training and professional development for our team. We also want team members to feel that TLC is a safe space where they can express ideas and share suggestions to help us continue evolving into a better employer that best suits their needs.

TLC Management Co. provides equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected classification. Our company's policy is to hire and promote the most qualified applicants and to comply with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws.