Senior Portfolio Accountant

LaSalle Investment Management • Chicago, CO

1d • $105,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Objective of Role: LaSalle Investment Management is seeking a Senior Portfolio Accountant who will serve in a lead role in managing key components of the accounting and reporting processes for one or more real estate investment portfolios reporting under Fair Value GAAP and IFRS . The Senior Portfolio Accountant will report directly to the Portfolio Controller and play a critical role in financial analysis, reporting, and process optimization. Accountabilities: Take a lead role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closes Review property management financial statements Prepare and post journal entries Complete quarterly financial analysis, including review of investment accounting information Coordinate with the cash management group to execute cash transactions, including capital calls, investor distributions, and property acquisitions/dispositions Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deliverables, including year‑end audit and tax requirements Calculate, analyze, and report portfolio performance returns Respond to client inquiries with professionalism and accuracy Identify and implement opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across reporting processes Demonstrate initiative in identifying problems and recommending solutions Lead and support special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of 4-6 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 with great attention to detail
• 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closes
• Review property management financial statements
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Complete quarterly financial analysis, including review of investment accounting information
• Coordinate with the cash management group to execute cash transactions, including capital calls, investor distributions, and property acquisitions/dispositions
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deliverables, including year‑end audit and tax requirements
• Calculate, analyze, and report portfolio performance returns
• Respond to client inquiries with professionalism and accuracy
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across reporting processes
• Demonstrate initiative in identifying problems and recommending solutions
• Lead and support special projects as assigned

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' well-being and work-life balance, including the following (all benefits subject to hired employees meeting requirements for eligibility):
• 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.
• The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $105,000-$110,000 and is dependent on experience, location, and appropriate market data.
• This role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus subject to the terms and conditions of the LaSalle Bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees