Job Description
Job Description
Position: Senior Property Accountant
Compensation: $80,000 to $100,000 + Bonus & Benefits
Location: Chicago - Hybrid
Industry: Real Estate / Property Management / Commercial or Residential Assets / Development
We are partnering with a leading real estate organization seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join their accounting team. This position will be responsible for the full-cycle accounting of a portfolio of properties and will play a key role in monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and budgeting support. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in real estate accounting, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of commercial and/or residential properties
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements in accordance with GAAP
- Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheets, and general ledger accounts
- Record journal entries including accruals, amortizations, and prepaids
- Review and analyze budget-to-actual variances and provide explanations to management
- Process CAM reconciliations and tenant billings as needed
- Maintain rent rolls and ensure accuracy of lease data in accounting systems
- Support annual budgeting and reforecasting processes
- Assist with external audits and respond to auditor inquiries
- Collaborate with property managers, asset managers, and other departments
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 2+ years of property accounting experience, preferably in real estate or property management
- Solid understanding of GAAP and full-cycle accounting
- Experience with real estate accounting software (e.g., Yardi, MRI, RealPage, or similar)
- Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze large data sets
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- CPA or progress toward certification is a plus but not required
Company DescriptionBrilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.
Company Description
Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.