Associate Staff Accountant

About the role

Inland Family of Companies and Colliers | Wisconsin is looking for an early career accounting professional to join our team in downtown Milwaukee. This is a great opportunity for someone with 1 to 2 years of experience who wants to grow their career in a supportive, team oriented environment while gaining exposure to commercial real estate. You will work alongside an experienced team supporting a dynamic portfolio of properties. This role offers hands on experience across multiple areas of accounting and the chance to learn systems and processes that will strengthen your long term career.

Responsibilities

• Support tenant accounts receivable including rent billing, utilities, and other charges
• Assist with accounts payable including invoice entry, coding, and vendor communication using our AVID system
• Record payments and help maintain accurate financial records
• Support monthly close activities, including accruals and recurring reports
• Help maintain organized financial files and documentation
• Gain exposure to Construction draw processes, lien waivers, and job cost tracking
• Assist with budget preparation and CAM reconciliations
• Support lease interpretation and tenant billing
• Perform financial reporting and variance analysis across multiple entities
• Use systems such as MRI and real estate specific tools
• Collaborate cross functionally with property management and operations teams

Requirements

• Associate degree in accounting or related field
• Around 1 year of accounting experience or relevant internship
• Basic to intermediate Excel skills

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Experience with accounting systems such as MRI or Yardi

You will be a great fit if you

• Enjoy working with numbers and solving problems
• Are organized and able to manage multiple tasks
• Communicate clearly and work well with others
• Have a strong sense of integrity and handle confidential information with care
• Are curious and open to learning new systems and processes

Why join Inland

We are committed to helping early career professionals grow. You will be part of a collaborative team that values learning, support, and development. You will gain exposure to a wide range of accounting responsibilities while building a clear path forward in your career. Our culture is grounded in working better together, showing empathy, and doing the right thing.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short term and long term disability coverage
• 401k with company match starting on your first paycheck
• Company paid life insurance
• Educational assistance
• Generous paid time off and company holidays