Property Accountant

Hybrid - Chicago (Loop)

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Job Description

The Property Accountant is responsible for the full-cycle accounting and financial reporting for a designated portfolio of commercial real estate assets. This role works closely with property management and asset management to ensure accurate financials, compliance, and timely reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for commercial properties.
• Manage month-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare and review CAM, real estate tax, and operating expense reconciliations.
• Review lease abstracts and ensure proper revenue recognition and expense allocations.
• Partner with property managers to address variances, questions, and financial issues.
• Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Support internal and external audits and ad hoc reporting requests.
• Utilize Yardi for all accounting, reporting, and analysis functions.
  
  

Essential Skills

• 5 years of commercial property accounting experience.
• Strong Yardi experience.
• Understanding of commercial real estate accounting principles and GAAP.
• Experience managing accounting responsibilities across multiple properties.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize deadlines.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment consists of a quiet, spacious office with a small, tight-knit team. This role is highly independent and entrepreneurial in nature, providing the freedom to manage responsibilities autonomously.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 2026.
  
  

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.