Staff Accountant

TLC Management Co. • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Staff Accountant for our residential property management organization. Our Staff Accountant supports the company’s finance/accounting department by recording transactions, maintaining financial records, and assisting with routine accounting tasks. Pay range is $75,000 to $82,0000 based on knowledge and experience, plus annual bonus potential.

Requirements

• Minimum of an associate's degree in accounting, finance, or business.
• Basic bookkeeping/accounting knowledge.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Excel functions.
• Close attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good organizational, analytical, logical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in real estate accounting is preferred.
• Have knowledge of property accounting software such as Yardi.
• This position is part of a team and requires communication with operations staff, vendors, tenants and company leadership.

Responsibilities

• Record and process invoices, payments, receipts, and other financial transactions.
• Assist in maintaining accurate accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) records: including invoice reviews, obtaining approvals, coding expenses and processing payments for AP and reviewing tenant ledgers, posting tenant payments, deposits and other receipts for AR.
• Enter accounting data into accounting software or spreadsheets.
• Reconcile bank statements and financial accounts, and maintain the general ledger.
• Verify invoices and expense reports for accuracy.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain organized financial documents and filing systems.
• Follow up on outstanding customer payments when required.
• Assist accountants with reports, audits, journal entries and other accounting tasks.
• Ensure transactions comply with company policies and accounting procedures.
• Research and resolve discrepancies with invoices, payments, account balances, and other transactions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• HSA and FSA
• Wellness Program
• Short-term disability insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance Benefit
• Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Benefit
• Paid Vacation and paid time off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays.
• Paid time off for your birthday and work anniversary
• Two (2) volunteer days to support your favorite charitable organizations
• Paid maternity leave benefit
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun team-building company outings
• Continuing Employee Education and Development
• Opportunities for career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree