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Senior Property Accountant | Contract | Chicago, IL | RealPage Implementation
Aprio is partnering with a mid-sized multifamily real estate operator based in Chicago to find a Senior Property Accountant for an immediate contract engagement. This is a hands-on role supporting a critical system implementation while keeping day-to-day accounting operations running smoothly.
What You'll Be Doing
- Support transition from current property management system to RealPage — data validation, system setup, and testing
- Backfill core accounting responsibilities so the internal team can focus on implementation
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements for assigned properties
- Perform month-end close — journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Maintain general ledger accuracy and proper transaction coding
- Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Support AP, AR, and cash management processes as needed
- Provide ad hoc reporting tied to both accounting operations and implementation
What We're Looking For
- 3–7 years of property accounting experience — multifamily strongly preferred
- RealPage experience — highly preferred and a priority
- Prior ERP or system implementation experience a plus
- Strong financial reporting and GL accounting fundamentals
- Advanced Excel skills
- Able to ramp up quickly and work independently in a lean, fast-paced environment
The Setup
- Contract: 3–6 months
- Preferred onsite 4 days/week in Chicago — open to remote for the right candidate
- ASAP start
- Competitive hourly rate
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Salary : $65 - $70