Senior Property Accountant

The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies • Downers Grove, IL

23h • $86,558 - $108,197

About The Position

The Senior Property Accountant joins the finance team and prepares accurate financial statements, supports month-end and year-end close activities, analyzes financial activity, and ensures compliance with GAAP. The role works across corporate and property accounting functions, partners with internal departments, and contributes to the organization’s financial success and process improvement efforts.

The position also provides guidance, reviews work product, and helps coordinate workflow within the accounting team. It is eligible as an internal promotion opportunity. The annual base salary range is $86,558–$108,197, and the position is eligible to participate in the company’s annual discretionary bonus program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 3 to 5 years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Property accounting experience.
• Experience working with Yardi accounting software.
• Previous experience supporting audits and financial statement preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Analyze financial results, research variances, and provide meaningful insights to management.
• Review and understand general ledger activity to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Partner with internal departments to resolve discrepancies and improve financial reporting processes.
• Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation to external auditors.
• Develop, document, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support special projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance, review work product, and help coordinate workflow within the accounting team.
• Assist with corporate and property accounting responsibilities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (PPO) for eligible full-time employees.
• Participation in the company 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Vacation time.
• Nine paid holidays and three floating holidays per year.
• Sick time.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunity.
• Company-paid life insurance equaling the employee's annual base salary.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave.
• Eligibility to participate in the company’s annual discretionary bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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