Portfolio Accountant

Portfolio Accountant / Senior Portfolio Accountant

📍 Chicago, IL | River North | On-Site

💰 $85,000 - $100,000 + 20% Bonus

A well-established commercial real estate owner/operator is seeking a Portfolio Accountant or Senior Portfolio Accountant to join its growing accounting team. This position offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of retail, office, multifamily, hospitality, restaurant, and mixed-use properties, along with strong long-term growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounting and month-end close
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Perform daily cash management and bank reconciliations
• Complete CAM and real estate tax reconciliations
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and lender reporting
• Maintain lease and tenant information in Yardi
• Partner with property management, legal, construction, leasing, AP, and AR teams

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Commercial real estate accounting experience
• Yardi experience
• CAM reconciliation experience
• CPA or CPA candidate
• Knowledge of GAAP and tax accounting

Ideal Candidate

• Ambitious and eager to learn
• Self-starter who takes initiative
• Interested in long-term career growth
• Thrives in a collaborative environment

Benefits Offered

• 20% target bonus
• Summer half-day Fridays with catered lunches
• Flexible start and end times
• 12 work-from-home days annually
• Restaurant discounts
• Company events and outings
• Exposure to multiple asset classes and departments
• Opportunity for future leadership growth

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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