Senior Accountant - Property & Development Accounting

Senior Property Accountant
Location: Chicago - Hybrid
Industry: Real Estate / Property Management / Development
Compensation: $90,000 to $100,000 + Bonus/Benefits

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Property Accountant to join a leading real estate organization. This individual will play a critical role in managing the financials for a diverse property portfolio, supporting both day-to-day operations and broader strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements for assigned properties
• Complete general ledger reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries
• Analyze budget-to-actual variances and communicate key findings to property and asset managers
• Maintain and reconcile bank accounts and ensure proper recording of cash activity
• Coordinate with property management teams to ensure accurate revenue and expense coding
• Assist with annual budget preparation and quarterly reforecasting
• Support external audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests
• Contribute to process improvements, system implementations, and special projects as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of property accounting experience (commercial or residential real estate preferred)
• Strong understanding of GAAP and property-level financial reporting
• Experience with Yardi, MRI, or similar property management/accounting systems
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable working with large datasets
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective communicator who can partner with cross-functional teams

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