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We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a high-volume real estate environment in Oak Brook, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in portfolio accounting, financial reporting, and analytical review across multiple real estate holdings. The individual in this role will work closely with business partners to deliver accurate consolidated results, evaluate performance trends, and assist with accounting activities tied to investment transactions. Success in this position requires strong independent judgment, advanced spreadsheet skills, and prior experience working with property and portfolio-level financial data.
Job Responsibility
Oversee accounting activities for a group of real estate portfolios, ensuring accurate reporting and timely completion of recurring close deliverables
Prepare monthly financial packages for assigned portfolios and verify the completeness and accuracy of supporting schedules
Analyze financial statements received from individual properties and combine results into portfolio-level consolidated reporting
Conduct detailed month-over-month and budget-to-actual variance reviews, identifying drivers behind financial fluctuations and summarizing findings for management
Collaborate with Asset Management and other internal stakeholders to support financial analysis, performance evaluation, and business decision-making
Assist with accounting and reporting needs related to acquisitions, refinancings, and property sale transactions, including preparation of schedules and transaction support documents
Support reporting requirements for entities with trust-related structures and maintain accuracy across complex ownership arrangements
Review existing reporting workflows, resolve data or process issues, and recommend improvements in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
At least 7 years of accounting experience, with strong preference for background in real estate, property management, or real estate investment environments
Hands-on experience working with property-level financial statements and portfolio or investment reporting
Proven ability to prepare consolidated financial reporting across multiple entities or portfolios
Strong experience performing variance analysis as part of monthly financial review responsibilities
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including work with pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas, and large data sets
Experience with core accounting functions such as month-end close, general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations
Familiarity with Yardi and exposure to acquisition, disposition, refinancing, or trust-related accounting activities is strongly preferred
Nice to have
Familiarity with Yardi
exposure to acquisition, disposition, refinancing, or trust-related accounting activities
What we offer
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) or deferred compensation plan
Paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time