Accounting Manager - Fund Accounting

The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies • Oak Brook, IL

20h • $109,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Accounting Manager – Fund Accounting is responsible for the oversight and management of timely and accurate reporting of fund operations for Inland’s Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). This position is responsible for closing the books and records and serves as the primary point of contact and knowledge center in their functional area both within and outside of the department. This position reports to the Controller.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 8+ years in accounting, experience in REITs or real estate a plus
• Strong proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting software
• Deep understanding of GAAP

Nice To Haves

• experience in REITs or real estate a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare income statements, balance sheets and supporting schedules monthly
• Calculate and record consolidation and elimination entries
• Prepare statements of cash flow and supporting schedules
• Prepare flux analysis
• Prepare or review quarterly workpapers for SEC filings
• Manage quarterly reviews and year end audits for Inland’s REITs
• Prepare audit supporting schedules
• Track request list items and due dates
• Collaborate with tax team on REIT tests and supporting schedules
• Coordinate state tax payments and investor state tax true-ups
• Prepare taxable REIT subsidiary (TRS) workbook monthly
• Responsible for maintaining cash forecast for internal money movement
• Researching large variances in cash forecast to actuals
• Reviewing and releasing cash transfers and verifying supporting documentation is saved
• Record or oversee monthly debt service accruals and payments
• Review or record monthly derivative entries prepared by 3rd party
• Prepare debt compliance reporting
• Create debt compliance checklist and calendar
• Monitor any debt compliance issues
• Review and code fund level invoices
• Record accruals
• Prepare or review workpapers for general and administrative expenses
• Coordinate board of director fee payments
• Reconcile and record equity raise
• Record and monitor trail commissions
• Review and code offering cost invoices
• Track share repurchases and OP unit redemptions
• Recalculate and coordinate distribution payments
• Prepare statement of equity and weighted average shares
• Prepare monthly equity workbooks
• Prepare or review stock compensation workpaper
• Calculate and record related party fees
• Track routine related party transactions and prepare related party workpapers
• Oversee, train and mentor staff level accountants
• Update documentation or document internal controls as needed
• Other duties and special projects

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO)
• Participation in the company 401(k) plan with a company match
• Vacation Time, Nine Paid Holidays, Three floating holidays per year
• Sick time
• Tuition reimbursement opportunity
• Company-paid life insurance equaling your annual base salary
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• This position is eligible as an internal promotion opportunity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager