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Real Estate Accountant

Pete's Fresh Market
Pete's Fresh Market Salary
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/1/2026

General Information:

Job Title: Real Estate Accountant

Major Department: Accounting

Minor Department: Accounting

DOL Classification: Exempt

Position Summary:

The Real Estate Accountant is responsible for accounting functions related to commercial real estate properties and corporate entities. As a team member of Pete’s Fresh Market it is important that Pete’s Four Pillars of Value, Aesthetic, Quality, and Customer Service are always exemplified 

Essential Functions and Duties:

  • Prepare financial statements and reports for multiple real estate properties
  • Analyze property income and expenses and provide accurate accounting for rental and leasing operations.
  • Manage accounts payable, including processing invoices and issuing payments to vendors
  • Creating and setting up accounts for new tenants
  • Charge rent and send out monthly statements to tenants
  • Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts
  • Complete yearly CAM reconciliations
  • Collaborate with property managers, attorneys, and other stakeholders on financial matters.
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • All positions must be performed in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by management or leadership.

Job Skills:

  • Ability to follow directions and procedures, effective time management and organization skills.
  • Adaptability and strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency. 

Education, Certifications, and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in accounting) and a minimum of 2 years of equivalent work experience
  • Excellent oral/written communication skills
  • Experience in real estate property accounting is preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain integrity, honesty and professionalism

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and various accounting software
  • Strict attention to detail with ability to prioritize issues appropriately
  • Strong accounting and financial analysis skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Has a “can do” productive self-motivated attitude, demonstrates initiative and suggests improved processes 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical demands include, but are not limited to:

  • While largely sedentary, this position requires the ability to sit, stand, and lift up to 20 lbs.
  • Requires the ability to use a computer and office equipment traditionally found in office settings


Benefits

-Health Insurance Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)

-Supplemental Insurance Plans (Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance)

-Paid Vacation

-Paid Lunch Break

-Direct Deposit

-Employee Lunch Program and more!


Starting hourly rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and will vary based on things like location, experience and qualifications. All positions are eligible for Overtime, and some positions will have guaranteed Overtime available.


Salary range is 75k-100k


In accordance with applicable disability laws, Pete’s Market works with employees to make reasonable accommodations to the job or work environment when doing so will enable a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job.

I understand that the above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

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