Portfolio Senior Accountant

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About The Position

The Portfolio Senior Accountant prepares and reviews fund- and property-level financial statements, supporting work papers, and reconciliations, and contributes to a variety of accounting projects. The role requires strong accounting expertise, attention to detail, and advanced proficiency in Yardi and Microsoft Office. The successful candidate partners with management to improve accounting processes and operational efficiency. The position is based in the Chicagoland area and follows a hybrid schedule, with 1–3 days per week in the Chicago corporate office. Remote work may be considered for candidates located 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, with strong Microsoft Copilot skills.
Strong GAAP and tax accounting knowledge, including investment company accounting (ASC 946), fair value measurements (ASC 820), and NCREIF PREA Reporting Standards.
Knowledge of federal and state tax codes.
Detail-oriented self-starter 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.
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 workpapers, 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.