Property Accountant

The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc. is hiring a Property Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations for an assigned portfolio of residential and commercial properties. The role supports property close, financial reporting, budgeting, invoice review, and audit preparation.

What you'll do:

• Prepare and complete monthly property close workbooks, including:
• Real estate taxes
• Common Area Maintenance (CAM)
• Insurance
• Rental income and other property revenues
• Property operating expenses
• Review and analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure transactions are recorded accurately
• Investigate account fluctuations and identify key financial drivers
• Prepare and record journal entries, including accruals related to:
• Contracts
• Work orders
• Capital projects

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience
• 0-2 years of accounting experience
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience using accounting software and financial systems
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Preferably within property accounting, real estate, or a related industry

Benefits:

• Eligible for the company’s annual discretionary bonus program.
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO) for eligible Full-time employees
• 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
• Gain hands-on experience with both residential and commercial real estate portfolios.