Bookkeeper

Inland Companies•Milwaukee, WI

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Inland Family of Companies and Colliers | Wisconsin is seeking a Bookkeeper to join their team at a premier client location in downtown Milwaukee. This role is designed for individuals who enjoy working with numbers, thrive in a fast-paced professional environment, and are looking to advance their accounting career within the commercial real estate sector. The successful candidate will be an integral part of a collaborative, high-performing team, providing support for a complex and engaging real estate portfolio. The position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and values seeing their work directly contribute to client success and project outcomes.

Requirements

Associate degree or accreditation from a two-year program with an emphasis in accounting required
At least one year of accounting experience
Strong Excel skills and comfort working within the Microsoft Office suite
Technical aptitude and willingness to learn new systems
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
High integrity and professionalism with the ability to handle confidential information
Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset
Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and team-focused approach to work
Polished, professional presence and comfort interacting with clients and senior leaders

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Experience with accounting software, especially MRI or Yardi

Responsibilities

Handle tenant accounts receivable, including rent billing, work orders, utilities, and other charges
Process accounts payable, including invoice entry, coding, and vendor communication using our automated system, AVID
Manage payment approvals through our purchase order system and collaborate closely with internal teams
Assist with construction draw processes, lien waiver review, and job cost reporting
Record payments, track project status, and help analyze financial activity
Support monthly close activities, including accruals and recurring financial reports such as sales tax reporting, A/R commentary, and visual dashboards
Assist with variance research by working within the general ledger for a multi-entity organization
Support annual budget preparation and CAM reconciliations
Interpret lease agreements to assist with lease abstracts and ensure accurate tenant billing
Pull financial and operational reports from our accounting system, MRI
Collect and track certificates of insurance
Maintain organized electronic and office-based financial files
Provide general administrative support and act as a backup for team needs when required