Senior Accounting Analyst

About the role

Bender Companies is an owner-operator specializing in the acquisition and management of value-add multifamily properties. We are a high growth company that values integrity, initiative, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and account reconciliations.
• Aid in payroll billbacks.
• Draft corporate budget and assist with monthly classifications and financial reviews.
• Calculate and reconcile monthly CAM charges, percent rent and management fees.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Create and maintain documentation for accounting procedures and controls.
• Facilitate and oversee new acquisition property setup including all credit accounts, utilities, banking, treasury management, accounting and financial accounts within our software, etc.
• Lead and support special projects related to accounting.
• Assist with system implementations, process automation, and workflow improvements.
• Evaluate existing processes and recommend scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with asset management, acquisitions, and property management teams to resolve financial issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, with some Finance background preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate or property management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify issues, investigate root causes, and implement solutions.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both accounting and other teams.
• CPA certification (preferred)
• Hands-on experience with property management accounting software (preferred)

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with property management accounting software (preferred)

Skills

• CPA certification (preferred)
• Hands-on experience with property management accounting software (preferred)

Benefits

Compensation: $95,000/yr-$105,000/yr

• 90% employer-paid coverage of base Medical Insurance plan
• 75% employer-paid coverage of base Dental Insurance plan
• 75% employer-paid coverage of Vision Insurance plan
• 401K with company match
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 2 weeks of annual PTO
• 16 hours of personal time
• Exciting company growth and potential for career advancement
• Supportive Team
• Mission focused on providing quality workforce housing

Pay

The pay range for this role is: $95,000 - $105,000 USD per year (Bender Corporate Office)

Schedule

This position will require you to work in-person at our corporate office in River North, Chicago.