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Sr. Portfolio Accountant

United States, Chicago 105000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted April 12, 2026
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Job Description

Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies.

Job Responsibility

  • Take a lead role in monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closes
  • Prepare and post journal entries
  • Review and record admittance of new investors
  • Coordinate quarterly and annual reporting requirements, as well as tax requirements
  • Coordinate with cash management group to execute cash transactions (investor subscriptions, investor distributions, invoice payment, quarterly fees)
  • Review property management financial statements
  • Quarterly financial analysis, including review of investment accounting information
  • Calculate, analyze and report performance returns
  • Assist in closing the books and records for JLLIPT and the preparation of SEC filings
  • Respond to client inquiries
  • Create efficiency in and effectiveness of the financial reporting process, including effective usage of technology, as well as improve client services
  • Take initiative in identifying problems and providing suggested solutions
  • Take the lead on special projects as assigned

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience
  • Strong knowledge of real estate accounting
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
  • CPA designation is strongly preferred

What we offer

  • medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
  • bonus

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