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Property Accountant

CFS
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/9/2026
$75,000 – $95,000

Hybrid Schedule

Our client, a rapidly growing commercial real estate organization, is seeking a Property Accountant to join its expanding accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of one of the largest real estate firms in the Chicagoland area and contribute to a company that continues to experience strong growth and investment activity.

The ideal candidate will have a solid accounting foundation, strong analytical skills, and an interest in building a long-term career within the real estate industry.

Why Consider This Opportunity as the Property Accountant?

  • Join one of the largest commercial real estate organizations in the Chicagoland market
  • Strong commitment to employee development and internal promotion
  • Hybrid work schedule and excellent work-life balance
  • Collaborative, team-oriented culture with a casual work environment
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Opportunity to gain exposure to acquisitions, dispositions, financing transactions, and portfolio-level reporting

Key Responsibilities for the Property Accountant

  • Prepare and record monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Reconcile bank accounts, escrow accounts, and reserve accounts
  • Maintain supporting schedules for balance sheet accounts, including prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, mortgages, taxes, and tenant-related accounts
  • Track and reconcile capital expenditures and fixed asset activity
  • Record depreciation and maintain fixed asset records
  • Prepare accounting entries for acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing activities, and other complex transactions
  • Analyze lease commissions, tenant improvements, and capital projects to ensure proper accounting treatment
  • Partner with Property Management teams to review monthly operating results and variance analyses
  • Assist with consolidated financial reporting, annual budgeting, audits, tax support, and lender reporting requirements
  • Support tenant reconciliations, estimates, and other lease-related accounting activities
  • Participate in special projects and ad hoc reporting requests

Qualifications For The Property Accountant

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required
  • 2 years of accounting experience
  • Real estate, property accounting, or commercial real estate experience strongly preferred
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency with Excel and accounting systems
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Salary : $75,000 - $95,000

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