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Messina Talent Advisors
Downers Grove, IL (In Person)
$90,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Senior Accountant Messina Talent Advisors Downers Grove, IL Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $100,000 a year 20 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Financial data reconciliation Fair Housing Act Yardi Cash flow monitoring Compliance management Bachelor's degree Continuous improvement GAAP Process management Full Job Description Seeking to hire a detail-oriented and dependable Property Accountant to take ownership of the day-to-day accounting operations across a residential real estate portfolio. Our client is a growing real estate company. The ideal candidate brings experience in a small or family-owned business environment, understands the importance of agility and relationship-driven work, and is well-versed in Fair Housing Laws and real estate accounting practices. This role is direct hire and located in Downers Grove, IL.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate, timely, and in compliance with GAAP and real estate accounting standards.
- Manage month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
- Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements for internal stakeholders.
- Utilize accounting software to manage property financials, generate reports, and support operational workflows.
- Perform system administrator role and resolve tech support issues.
- Prepare bank and balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Manage daily cash flow and bank account review.
- Handle mortgage payments and real estate tax payments.
- Collaborate with the external CPA firm on tax preparation, financial reviews, and compliance-related matters.
- Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and internal controls.
- Assist with lease administration and review for accounting impact; update all units, market rents, and availability.
- Track and record tenant deposits; manage tenant set-up and close-out in Yardi.
- Issue deposit refunds and process collections.
- Process annual 1099s and support year-end close across multiple entities.
- Oversee weekly Accounts Payable function, manage and distribute funds for the payables process, and review payables for accuracy.
- Make electronic payments to vendors and contractors on a weekly and bi-weekly basis.
- Handle all payroll-related functions and processing of bi-weekly payroll through ADP.
- Ensure compliance with state filings and property-related financial obligations.
- Provide guidance and occasional mentorship to junior accounting staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in real estate
- Hands-on experience with payroll processing software
- Prior experience in a small or family-owned business environment strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger functions
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- CPA license or active pursuit preferred
- Experience with Payroll General ledger, Month-end close GAAP, Fair Housing Laws Real estate accounting, Reconciliations, Financial reporting, Accounts payable, and Cash flow management
- Small/family business process improvement experience