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Job Description

Senior Accountant – Real Estate Accounting & Operations

Salary: $85,000 - $100,000

Why You’ll Love This Senior Accountant Opportunity:

  • Established, privately owned company with a long history of investing in Chicago’s most exciting neighborhoods
  • Great work-life balance with half-day Fridays all summer
  • Generous perks, including employee restaurant discounts and occasional work-from-home flexibility
  • Prime River North location—walkable, vibrant, and easily accessible
  • Collaborative environment where a Senior Accountant can truly make this role their own and grow
  • Clear path to advance into more senior finance roles

This Senior Accountant position is based onsite in Chicago’s River North.

What You’ll Do as Senior Accountant:

  • Maintain general ledgers, job costing, CAM and tax reconciliations, and budgets across a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate
  • Prepare financial statements, lender reports, and tax schedules to support timely and accurate reporting
  • Manage daily cash functions including reconciliations, chargebacks, and cash summaries
  • Input and review lease details in Yardi and collaborate with Accounts Receivable and Project Managers
  • Oversee hotel joint ventures, utility billings, and annual budgeting for various assets
  • Act as a senior accountant resource to the team, contributing to process improvements and special projects

Ideal Background for the Senior Accountant:

  • 2–5 years of accounting experience in commercial real estate
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Yardi experience and CPA a plus

If you’re a Senior Accountant ready to step into a visible role and work directly with leadership, this is an excellent opportunity to build a career in a well-established, respected organization. The right Senior Accountant will thrive in a collaborative environment, bring a proactive mindset, and enjoy seeing the impact of their work across high-profile properties.

This isn’t just another Senior Accountant desk job—it’s a chance to join a team where your ideas matter and your career can grow in step with the company’s continued success.

$85K-$100K

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