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This range is provided by Buckingham Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience - talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $85,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr Senior Property Accountant Location: Chicago, IL - Hybrid Join a fast-growing and dynamic team where your accounting expertise will directly impact real estate performance and investor outcomes. We're seeking a Senior Property Accountant who thrives in a collaborative environment, brings strong GAAP knowledge, and is passionate about driving financial accuracy and operational insights across a diverse property portfolio. This is more than a back-office role - you'll work cross-functionally with operations, asset management, and leadership to deliver critical financial reporting, support key business decisions, and play a strategic role in the onboarding of new acquisitions and investor relationships. What You'll Be Doing Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for a portfolio of properties, ensuring timely and accurate GAAP-compliant financial statements. Collaborate with property operations and asset management teams to deliver financial reporting and insights that support effective decision-making. Lead the preparation and distribution of financial reporting packages for internal stakeholders, partners, lenders, and auditors. Analyze and explain budget-to-actual variances, working with site teams to ensure accuracy and accountability. Review journal entries, bank reconciliations, and general ledger activity to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting policies. Support annual budget development, audit coordination, and ongoing investor/lender reporting. Assist in the onboarding and setup of new property acquisitions, including journal entries and system integrations. Manage fixed assets and perform quarterly reconciliations using Sage or similar tools. Coach and support junior staff, sharing best practices and ensuring alignment with organizational policies. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting 4+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in real estate, property management, or a related industry Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger analysis, and financial statement preparation Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word, and experience working in accounting systems Strong communication and organizational skills with a proactive, collaborative approach Bonus Points If You Have Familiarity with Entrata or Yardi accounting software Prior experience preparing lender reporting packages and debt covenant compliance A track record of leading training initiatives or mentoring staff Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and General Business Benefits Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave #J-18808-Ljbffr Buckingham Search

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