Portfolio Accountant

LaSalle Investment Management•Chicago, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

LaSalle Investment Management is currently seeking a Portfolio Accountant. This individual will serve in a supporting role to help manage a significant portion of the accounting and reporting process for several estate investment portfolios reporting under Fair Value GAAP. This individual will report to the Portfolio Controller.

Requirements

Minimum of 1-3 years of accounting experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to think creatively and independently develop solutions to problems
Effectiveness in reviewing own work to achieve high levels of accuracy
Extremely organized multi-tasker
Team player who works well both independently and in a team environment
Strong knowledge of technical accounting concepts
Strongly proficient in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, and working knowledge of AI tools (either in a work or home context) with a demonstrated interest in applying them in a professional context
Openness to continuous learning in a rapidly evolving technology environment; willingness to evaluate, pilot and champion new AI tools as part of the team’s ongoing process improvement agenda
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation is preferred. Candidate will be expected to achieve CPA in order to qualify for future progression

Responsibilities

Assist in the quarterly, and annual accounting closes
Post journal entries and complete bank reconciliations
Complete quarterly financial analysis and review quarterly financial statements provided by co-investment managers
Prepare financial statements and related footnotes
Identify and lead AI-driven process improvement projects across the accounting and reporting cycle, including automating recurring tasks and building efficiencies in financial statement preparation
Prepare third party consultant reports
Accurately calculate, interpret, and communicate financial performance returns
Accurately complete cash management transactions and cash tracking
Assist with quarterly and annual reporting requirements, as well as year-end audit and tax requirements
Create efficiency in and effectiveness of the financial reporting process as well as improve client services
Take initiative in identifying problems and providing suggested solutions
Assist with various special projects as assigned