Senior Portfolio Accountant

LaSalle Investment Management • Chicago, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-3 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
• 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

Benefits

• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health support and additional ancillary insurance plans.
• Generous paid time-off, including paid company holidays.
• Additional benefits include paid parental leave short-term and long-term disability, as well as other care/wellness programs.
• Financial wellness is supported through a 401(k) plan with a company match, flexible spending accounts or a health savings account.

What This Job Offers

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