Corporate Accountant

The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies • Downers Grove, IL

23d • $90,500 - $115,000

About The Position

Inland is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Corporate Accountant to join its growing Accounting team. The role supports the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process and helps ensure the accuracy and integrity of consolidated GAAP financial statements across a complex, multi-entity structure. It offers exposure to corporate-level reporting, audit processes, and cross-functional collaboration in a real estate and investment environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• 3–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with financial statement preparation, consolidations, and audit support.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Strong analytical ability and excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex models, lookups, and data analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in real estate, investment management, or private equity environments.
• Exposure to partnership accounting or tax preparation.
• CPA designation or progress toward it.
• Experience with Yardi or similar accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for corporate and underlying entities.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, reporting packages, dashboards, and analytics.
• Review general ledger activity for accuracy and proper accounting treatment.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Support the annual audit process by preparing audit schedules and responding to auditor requests.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Maintain audit readiness and support control environments.
• Analyze financial results and provide budget-to-actual variance analysis.
• Assist with annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting.
• Prepare quarterly cash flow reporting and tax-related calculations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Support the development and documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Strengthen internal controls and reporting processes.
• Partner with Finance, Asset Management, and other internal teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Support consolidation across multiple entities and ownership structures.
• Contribute to special projects and ad hoc initiatives.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus program eligibility.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (PPO) for eligible full-time employees.
• Company 401(k) plan with company match.
• Vacation time.
• Nine paid holidays and three floating holidays per year.
• Sick time.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunity.
• Company-paid life insurance equal to annual base salary.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

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