Corporate Accountant | Real Estate Firm

GC Realty & Development•Roselle, IL

15d•Onsite

About The Position

GC Realty & Development is seeking a Corporate Accountant to manage the corporate books for their growing property management and brokerage company. This role focuses on the company's financial operations, not property-level accounting. The ideal candidate will own the corporate general ledger in QuickBooks Online, manage payroll through Gusto, oversee corporate bank accounts, and maintain accounts payable. This position is based in Roselle, Monday-Friday, and reports to the Director of Finance.

Requirements

Solid, hands-on knowledge of QuickBooks Online, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and journal entries.
3+ years of corporate or staff accounting experience with QuickBooks Online and payroll.
Associates degree or equivalent in Business, Accounting, or Finance required.
Understanding of profit and loss, balance sheets, and cash flow management, ideally in property management or real estate.
Sharp attention to detail and thoroughness with every task.
Ability to stay calm and organized in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift and deadlines do not move.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Gusto or similar payroll experience is a plus.
AppFolio and Podio knowledge are helpful and will be trained if needed.

Responsibilities

Manage the corporate general ledger in QuickBooks Online, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and analysis.
Gather, submit, and pay the weekly Gusto payroll cycle, clear new hire onboarding approvals, and keep employee records accurate.
Own assigned corporate bank balances, including Operating, Enterprise, and Brokerage Escrow accounts, and reconcile corporate credit cards.
Maintain corporate accounts payable in QuickBooks Online and resolve unreconciled amounts on a timely basis.
Prepare schedules for internal financial reporting, keep payroll and cash items current on the close calendar, and support intercompany netting with the Staff Accountant.
Manage brokerage commission income accruals and reversals, and support Brokermint payout reconciliation as directed.
Handle benefits deductions, corrections, and vendor follow up, and support related contractor or supplemental pay platforms as directed.
Document and maintain processes for your seat so short absences can be covered, and help implement stronger accounting practices and internal controls.