Property Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Property Accountant to support a real estate and facilities management organization in Chicago, Illinois. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong property accounting knowledge, works confidently with financial reporting cycles, and can contribute quickly in a fast-paced environment. The position focuses on maintaining accurate property-level financial records, supporting month-end activities, and partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure dependable accounting operations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounting activity for assigned properties, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to maintain complete and reliable general ledger records.
• Lead month-end close tasks for property portfolios, including review of accruals, balance sheet activity, and financial variance analysis.
• Maintain property financial data within Yardi and use the system to produce reports and validate accounting information.
• Review income, expenses, and other property-level activity to identify discrepancies and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Assist with preparation of recurring financial statements and internal reporting packages for management review.
• Collaborate with operations and other internal teams to gather documentation, clarify financial activity, and support accurate reporting.
• Contribute to accounting process updates and provide support for system-related changes when needed as part of ongoing departmental work. Requirements
• At least 3 years of accounting experience, including direct responsibility for property accounting functions.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Yardi software in a property management or real estate environment.
• Strong working knowledge of month-end close procedures, accrual accounting, and general ledger maintenance.
• Experience preparing reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reports with a high degree of accuracy.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles related to commercial or residential property portfolios.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritize multiple assignments effectively.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with accounting and operational teams.

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