Staff Accountant

Tri-Land Properties

Westmont (IL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with company match

Vacation and paid holidays

Company paid life insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Internal promotion opportunities

Job summary

A commercial real estate development company in Westmont is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their accounting team. This entry-level position involves responsibilities in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management while reporting to the Assistant Controller. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in accounting and 1-3 years of experience in related roles. The company offers a range of benefits, including a 401(k) plan and competitive salary ranging from $60,000 to $70,000.

Qualifications

1–3 years of experience in AP, AR, Cash Management, Payroll, Journal Entries and General Ledger Accounting.
Understanding of GAAP Compliance.
A self-starter with strong organization and follow through skills.

Responsibilities

Enter data into accounting software and record deposits.
Run and process biweekly and monthly payroll.
Monitor cash movement daily and prepare weekly cash report.
Prepare yearly budgets for investments, reforecast as necessary.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Payroll

Cash Management

General Ledger Accounting

GAAP Compliance

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar

Tools

Skyline Accounting Software

Job description

Tri-Land Properties, Inc. is a commercial real estate development company specializing in redeveloping underperforming retail properties since 1978. Tri-Land has successfully acquired, renovated, and managed shopping centers across key markets, including the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast United States and continues to be a standout leader in retail property redevelopment.

Role Description

We are seeking a Staff Accountant, a key part of our accounting team, responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, journal entries and general ledger accounting, reporting into an experienced and supportive Assistant Controller, offering opportunities for growth. The ideal candidate will be an organized self‑starter, who enjoys accounting, and takes ownership of their work and has a strong understanding of GAAP compliance.

Core Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

Enter data into accounting software (Skyline) and record deposits.
Review monthly scheduled charges and post tenant billings.
Input journal entries for internal transfers.

Accounts Payable

Manage and review the work of a third party resource (Retransform) ensuring processing of daily invoices; appropriately coded and entered.
Select and prepare invoices, print and process checks for payment.
Pull utility bills from websites on a monthly basis, update and monitor utility logs.

Payroll

Run and process biweekly and monthly payroll in Paylocity.
Record payroll journal entries and track paid time off.
Calculate and produce invoices for contracted services.

Cash Management

Monitor cash movement daily and prepare weekly cash report.
Monitor monthly budget/reforecast at the corporate level to ensure cash needs are met based on future projections.

Operational Accounting

Prepare yearly budgets for investments, reforecast as necessary.
Calculate management fee deposits, common area maintenance and management fees.
Prepare, review and distribution settlement reconciliations.
Additional tasks and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

1–3 years of experience in AP, AR, Cash Management, Payroll, Journal Entries and General Ledger Accounting
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or similar
Understanding of GAAP Compliance
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and accounting software systems (Skyline a plus)
A self-starter with strong organization and follow through skills
Ability to communicate verbally and in written format

Benefits