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Property Accountant
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A Real Estate or Property Accountant prepares financial records and reports for real estate transactions and provides accounting for commercial or residential properties. Maintains accounts and tracks expenses related to property management. May work for a commercial real estate firm, real estate developer or investor, or property owner.
$76,469 / year median in Illinois
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Description About the Company A well-established commercial real estate owner and operator is seeking a Property Accountant to join its team. The company manages a portfolio of commercial properties throughout the western suburbs of the Chicago metropolitan area and is committed to providing responsive management, maintaining an uncompromising standard of excellence, and conducting business with the highest level of integrity. Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Property Accountant to join our team on either a full-time or part-time basis. This position is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting functions for a portfolio of commercial properties while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and exceptional service to tenants, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable Review, code, and enter vendor invoices Process, print, and mail payments Ensure vendor insurance certificates are current Prepare and submit annual 1099 filings Accounts Receivable Enter tenant payments and record online payments Prepare and distribute tenant statements and invoices Respond to tenant financial inquiries Reconcile and prepare real estate tax and Common Area Maintenance (CAM) billings Monitor and collect delinquent accounts Financial Reporting Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial reports Perform bank reconciliations Assist with budget preparation Complete month-end close procedures Tenant Records & Lease Administration Enter and maintain lease and tenant records Process tenant move-ins and move-outs Maintain accurate tenant information within Yardi Benefits Medical/Dental/Vision 401K Requirements Qualifications Yardi experience required Previous property accounting experience required Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel Degree in Accounting or related field is a plus, but not required Construction accounting experience is a plus Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .