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Senior Corporate Accountant

Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA Req #227
Thursday, September 19, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing accurate and timely financial statements.  This position records all balance sheet and income statement activity on a monthly basis, using both Cash and GAAP accounting. 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.
  • Prepares accurate financial statements and workpapers according to close schedule.
  • Researches and analyzes financial activity and summarizes financial status.
  • Records acquisition and disbursement activity for new and older assets.
  • Reviews and understands general ledger activities.
  • Works with other departments (including AP, Operations, and Asset Management) to resolve discrepancies; recommends modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
  • Assists auditors with the year-end audit.
  • Assists and lead special accounting projects.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

  • This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

  • This position requires a Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Accounting from a four-year college or university.

 

Experience:

  • This position requires over 2 years up to 5 years of prior professional accounting experience, preferably in a real estate environment.

 

Certifications/Licenses:

  • The following certification is preferred for this position:  Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.).

 

Skills:

  • Keyboarding skills are required for this position.
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Outlook are required for this position.
  • Intermediate skills in Yardi (or comparable general ledger software program) are required for this position.
  • Ten Key skills are required for this position.

We are a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks and drug screening is performed on all new hires, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, familial, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected classes.

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Other details

  • Pay Type Salary
  • Min Hiring Rate $95,000.00
  • Max Hiring Rate $120,000.00
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  • Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA