Sr. Accountant

apartmentRobert Half placeOak Brook calendar_month 
Robert Half is looking for a Senior Corporate Accountant for a client in the western suburbs. The Senior Corporate Accountant creates timely and continuous financial reporting. The position will identify and use technology and tools to automate accounting tasks to eliminate errors and save time.
This position requires strong technical skills or a desire to use technical tools to identify complex problems, the steps to solve them, and the impact of their solutions. Prior experience in property accounting and proficiency with Yardi software are required for success in this role.

After completing training, this position transitions to a hybrid work schedule.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Demonstrates highest standards of personal and professional integrity, adheres to company’s policies and procedures, and complies with applicable laws, government rules and regulations.
  • Manage all accounting transactions for two entities In Yardi
  • Assist in preparing annual budgets, forecasts, and variance reporting.
  • Create monthly financial statements.
  • Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
  • Reconcile corporate bank accounts.
  • Assist with cash management, including forecasting.
  • Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
  • Ensure timely payments related to borrowing activities.
  • Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements, creating subsidiary ledgers where necessary.
  • Identify process improvement to increase the accuracy and timeliness of financial reports.
  • Analyze data to support business decision-making.
  • Assist in developing documented accounting procedures.
  • Distribute timely financial statements to phone various internal parties, including corporate executives and operations personnel.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Manage recording bi-weekly payroll and allocations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Successful Senior Corporate Accountant will have the following qualifications:

Education:

  • This position requires a Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Accounting from a four-year college or university or equivalent professional knowledge and/or work experience.

Experience:

  • This position requires at least 4 years of prior professional experience in accounting.

Hands-on experience automating accounting processes.

Certifications/Licenses:

  • CPA preferred.

Skills:

  • Intermediate experience with Yardi and other real estate accounting platforms and systems.
  • Advanced level Excel required for this position.
  • Ability to identify process improvements, including tools to increase accuracy and timeliness.
  • Possesses robust technical skills and is tech-savvy.
  • Strong written and oral communication.
  • Organization and attention to detail.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.

This position offers a salary range of $95-120k annually and comes with the following benefits::

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid time off and holiday pay.

If interested, please contact Brian Keating at 331-264-5688.
  • Minimum of 7+ years of experience in accounting, preferably within the Real Estate & Property industry.
  • Proficiency in Account Reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, and Bank Reconciliations is mandatory.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing the General Ledger and Journal Entries.
  • High-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
  • Must have experience in performing Month End Close procedures.
  • Familiarity with the Yardi management software is a must.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) accreditation is highly desirable.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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