Senior Property Accountant | Oak Brook, IL

Oak Brook, Illinois Permanent USD75,000 - USD90,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is a $500M real estate investment and property management firm focused within the retail property space. They have locations across the US, including in Oak Brook, and are continuously expanding their team due to internal promotions and growth.Our client is looking for a growing property accountant to join their dynamic and tight-knit team. Whether you are a staff accountant ready for the next step up, or ready to join a strong culture oriented team, this role is right for you. You'll be managing a portfolio of 10 retail properties and working cross-functionally with your peers to provide reports and complete the books for these properties.
  • Join a multi-million dollar family-oriented real estate firm
  • Leadership that WANTS to promote their team

About Our Client

Our client is a $500M real estate investment and property management firm focused within the retail property space. They have locations across the US, including in Oak Brook, and are continuously expanding their team due to internal promotions and growth.

Our client is looking for a growing property accountant to join their dynamic and tight-knit team. Whether you are a staff accountant ready for the next step up, or ready to join a strong culture oriented team, this role is right for you. You'll be managing a portfolio of 10 retail properties and working cross-functionally with your peers to provide reports and complete the books for these properties.

Job Description

Senior Property Accountant Responsibilities:

  • Managing of property funds daily, including preparation of Cash Flows and ad-hoc reconciliations
  • Reconciliation of all bank statements, with follow-up and timely resolution of all reconciling items
  • Review and approval of all payable batches prior to check processing
  • Review and approval of tenant receipt batches, identifying the application of each receipt
  • Preparation and review of the annual budget, reforecast, and any client required quarterly statements
  • Preparation and review of the CAM, real estate tax, insurance, and other reconciliations
  • Review of tenant lease language and constructing of tenant recovery calculations and pools
  • Review of monthly charges and calculation & entry of non-recurring charges such late fees
  • Assistance to the property manager in any tenant billing disputes
  • Assistance with property acquisitions and setup
  • Ad-hoc property specific and department related special projects
  • Participation in staff meetings; training and team support to other staff members
  • Provide explanations and recommendations related to financial accounting to clients



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The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 2+ years of property accounting experience, ideally within retail properties
  • Experience working with Yardi/MRI
  • Team Player mentality

What's on Offer

  • Strong PTO/Benefits package
  • Hybrid work model
  • Ability to be promoted within
  • Strong team culture

Apply now and your resume will be considered within 24 hours!

Contact
Mia Quinn
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6924053

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Financial Accounting
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Oak Brook
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mia Quinn
Job Reference
JN-012026-6924053