Property Accountant

Our SelectLeaders' client is a fully integrated, private equity real estate firm with offices in Chicago, Milwaukee and Minneapolis. They develop, operate and invest in real estate assets in high barrier-to-entry markets with favorable supply and demand fundamentals.
They are looking for a Property Accountant to oversee financial operations for their commercial assets and one multifamily building.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for month-end, quarter end and year-end close activities from balance sheet and cash account reconciliations
• Manage and accounts payable and receivable activities for assigned portfolio
• Produce and manage variance reports
• Reconcile monthly bank statements
• Manage debt and debt payments
• Prepare and review properly documented journal entries.
• Assist with Budgets and Forecasts as needed, working with asset management and Finance leadership.
• Assist with the calculation of fees (i.e. Management and Acquisition) as needed. Identify and implement process re-engineering opportunities.
• Record cash receipts, receivables and other journal entries as appropriate.
• Special projects and other functions as required by manager or client.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual property reporting accurately and on time.

• 2+ years' experience in a professional accounting/bookkeeping role
• Accounting degree or significant work experience
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Yardi experience is a plus
• Experience in commercial real estate accounting is required