Senior Accountant, Related Midwest

Related•Chicago, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Related Midwest is seeking a Senior Accountant to work in the development accounting area of the Chicago office. The individual will be responsible for all accounting activities associated with the projects assigned. Specific duties include mentoring junior personnel, general accounting, internal management reporting, ledger reconciliations, accounts receivable/payable and payroll analysis. The Senior Accountant will also interface with internal associates within construction, development, finance, tax and legal as well as external contacts. The position involves collaboration to produce a variety of high quality reports that are used in consolidated reporting, financial analysis and forecasting. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated person who thrives in a dynamic work environment and demonstrates a flexible and adaptable work style. The Senior Accountant will report to the Accounting Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Minimum of 5+ years of accounting experience ideally focused on real estate development and general contracting
Superior organizational skills, must be detail oriented and have the ability to prioritize and multitask to meet deadlines
A mature professional with excellent judgment, interpersonal skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team
Excellent analytical skills with ability to evaluate data and present solutions to solve business issues
Ability to recognize issues and communicate with management in a clear and articulate manner
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of JD Edwards, Textura, eBuilder, HFM, Hubble, or other property management related software, a plus

Responsibilities

Review and/or prepare applications for payment from the general contractor perspective (G702/703) and/or the owner’s perspective
Oversee the Textura processing for all contracts, designers and vendors, associated with assigned projects
Support e-Builder functionality and reconcile the project costs to the general ledger each month
Facilitate the timely and accurate data entry process for all invoice applications, change orders, general expenses
Coordinate the disbursement of funds through various title companies
Prepare and analyze the general ledger, financial statements and appropriate accrual and adjusting journal entries in accordance with GAAP
Review and/or prepare monthly work papers and reporting for projects assigned
Assist commercial accounting with the consolidation of financial results to owners
Prepare profitability analysis for assigned projects
Evaluate financial and operational activities and make recommendations to improve efficiency and internal control
Participate in various business process and technology integration initiatives
Participate in annual audits
Collaborate with business teams and senior management on operational reporting metrics