Portfolio Senior Accountant
About The Position
Draper and Kramer is a family-owned company with over 130 years of experience providing vertically integrated property and financial services throughout the United States, including multifamily residential and commercial property management, acquisition, development, and commercial debt and equity financing. The Portfolio Senior Accountant prepares and reviews fund- and property-level financial statements, supporting work papers, and reconciliations, and contributes to accounting projects. The role calls for strong accounting expertise, attention to detail, and advanced proficiency in Yardi and Microsoft Office. The accountant partners with management to improve accounting processes and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will be based in the Chicagoland area and work a hybrid schedule, with 1–3 days per week in the Chicago corporate office. Remote work may be considered for candidates outside the Chicagoland area.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
- At least three years of relevant experience in private equity real estate, open-end funds, property management accounting, and/or public accounting.
- Advanced proficiency in Yardi and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and strong Microsoft Copilot skills.
- Detail-oriented and self-starting, with demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong time management, organizational, analytical, and complex problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn new tasks and processes quickly.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and tax accounting, including investment company accounting (ASC 946), fair value measurements (ASC 820), and NCREIF PREA Reporting Standards.
- Knowledge of federal and state tax codes.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- CPA designation.
- Master’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review fund-level financial statements in accordance with GAAP and NCREIF PREA Reporting Standards.
- Prepare and review property-level financial statements, supporting work papers, reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Prepare and review capital account statements, performance metrics, distributions, and other investor deliverables.
- Coordinate with the fund administrator, investors, outsourced accounting team, financial statement and tax auditors, and internal executive, accounting, IT, asset management, and property management teams.
- Train colleagues on Yardi functionality, including resident charges and receipts, reporting, general ledger mapping, Smart AP, and forecasting.
- Use Microsoft Copilot and evaluate outsourcing opportunities to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
- Develop and implement accounting procedures and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Support special projects and ad hoc requests and perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match.
- Medical, dental, vision, and health savings accounts.
- Company-paid life, AD&D, LTD, and STD insurance.
- Flexible Time Off.
- Company-paid family leave program.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Commuter benefits (Chicago only).
- Discretionary bonus plan.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
