Accounting Manager at The Equus Group Accounting Manager at The Equus Group in Glencoe, Illinois Posted in 2 days ago.

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full-time Accounting Manager Northbrook, IL | Real Estate The Opportunity We are partnering with our client, a well-established real estate firm, to identify an Accounting Manager to oversee the firm's accounting function. This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who is comfortable working across a portfolio of real estate entities and wants to serve as a key accounting resource for the business. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, a solid understanding of real estate accounting, and hands-on experience with retail/CAM reconciliations. Yardi experience is strongly preferred. Key Responsibilities Oversee the general ledger and chart of accounts across multiple single-purpose entities Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and internal financial reporting Manage journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations Oversee treasury activities, including wires, cash balances, and account activity Prepare financial reporting and supporting materials for lenders Manage retail CAM reconciliations and related tenant accounting Maintain accurate and timely accounting records across the firm's real estate portfolio Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, and reporting Partner with internal stakeholders and external parties as needed on accounting and financial matters Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 8-10 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally within real estate Hands-on retail and CAM reconciliation experience required Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting Experience working with multiple entities and consolidated financial statements Yardi experience strongly preferred Strong Excel and accounting systems skills Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working independently Practical, hands-on approach with a willingness to own the day-to-day accounting function The Equus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.