About this opportunity
The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc. lists this Senior Accountant opportunity in oak brook, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Accountant
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior 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.
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.
Worksite address
oak brook, IL, 60523, US
Who can apply
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