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The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies
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Senior Property Accountant
The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies · Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
In short
The Senior Property Accountant is responsible for preparing monthly financial statements, managing month-end close activities, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. They will also analyze financial results, reconcile accounts, and collaborate with internal departments to improve reporting processes.
What they're looking for
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Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting and possess 3 to 5 years of professional accounting experience. Strong proficiency in GAAP, Microsoft Excel, and analytical problem-solving skills are required for this role.
About the employer
The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc.
Founded in 1968 by four Chicago public school teachers, The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc. (“Inland”) is one of the nation’s largest vertically integrated commercial real estate investment, finance, development and operating groups. For nearly six decades, Inland member companies have supported our investment, development, and finance products through an end-to-end suite of commercial real estate services spanning acquisitions, asset management, property management, and operations.
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For more information, visit www.inlandgroup.com.
- INDUSTRY
- Real Estate
- COMPANY
- Privately Held
- HEADQUARTERS
- Oak Brook, IL
- SIZE
- 1,001-5,000
- OFFICES
- 1 on LinkedIn
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- 2 roles
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Questions about this role
- Is this The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies role remote?
- Tagged on site.
- What does it pay?
- The posting lists $86,558–$108,197 a year.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 2-5 years.
The posting, in full
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Property Accountant to join our growing finance team. This role is responsible for preparing accurate financial statements, supporting the month-end close process, analyzing financial activity, and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The ideal candidate is an analytical problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys improving processes while maintaining financial accuracy.
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We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Property Accountant to join our growing finance team. This role is responsible for preparing accurate financial statements, supporting the month-end close process, analyzing financial activity, and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The ideal candidate is an analytical problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys improving processes while maintaining financial accuracy.
This position offers the opportunity to work across both corporate and property accounting functions, partner with various departments, and contribute to the overall financial success of the organization.
What You'll Do
As a Senior Accountant, you will:
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Analyze financial results, research variances, and provide meaningful insights to management.
- Review and understand general ledger activity to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
- Partner with internal departments to resolve discrepancies and improve financial reporting processes.
- Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation to external auditors.
- Develop, document, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Support special projects and process improvement initiatives.
- Provide guidance, review work product, and help coordinate workflow within the accounting team.
- Assist with both corporate and property accounting responsibilities as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university.
- 3 to 5 years of professional accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Property accounting experience.
- Experience working with Yardi accounting software.
- Previous experience supporting audits and financial statement preparation.
Annual Base Salary Range: $86,558 - $108,197. This position is eligible to participate in the company’s annual discretionary bonus program.
Inland offers a competitive range of benefits for eligible Full-time employees:
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO)
- Participation in the company 401(k) plan with a company match
- Vacation Time, Nine Paid Holidays, Three floating holidays per year
- Sick time
- Tuition reimbursement opportunity
- Company-paid life insurance equaling your annual base salary
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
- Paid Parental Leave
This position is eligible as an internal promotion opportunity.
To learn more about the Benefits Inland offers its employees please click the link to learn more.
As part of our commitment to an efficient and consistent hiring experience, The Inland Real Estate Group, LLC and its affiliated companies ("Inland") may utilize artificial intelligence ("AI") or automated technologies to assist in certain aspects of the recruitment and hiring process, including resume review and candidate screening. AI-enabled tools are used to support hiring decisions and are not used as the sole basis for employment decisions. All employment decisions are reviewed and made by qualified Inland professionals.
We are a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks and drug screening are conducted for all new hires in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Inland is committed to equal employment opportunity and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We do not use AI or any selection tools in a manner that results in unlawful discrimination based on any protected characteristic.
If you require a reasonable accommodation or an alternative method of assessment during any stage of the recruiting process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@inlandgroup.com.
Where required by applicable law, Inland will provide additional disclosures and obtain any necessary consent before using certain AI-enabled technologies. Candidates may request additional information regarding Inland’s use of AI in the hiring process at any time.
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