Sr. Portfolio Accountant

About the role

Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closes
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Review and record admittance of new investors
• Coordinate quarterly and annual reporting requirements, as well as tax requirements
• Coordinate with cash management group to execute cash transactions (investor subscriptions, investor distributions, invoice payment, quarterly fees)
• Review property management financial statements
• Quarterly financial analysis, including review of investment accounting information
• Calculate, analyze and report performance returns
• Assist in closing the books and records for JLLIPT and the preparation of SEC filings
• Respond to client inquiries
• Create efficiency in and effectiveness of the financial reporting process, including effective usage of technology, as well as improve client services
• Take initiative in identifying problems and providing suggested solutions
• Take the lead on special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of real estate accounting
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA designation is strongly preferred

Pay

Salary range: up to $105,000–$115,000 plus bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan for contract/temporary professionals