Property Accountant
- Chicago, IL, United States
Compensation: $68–72K
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Job details
- Pay
- Compensation: $68–72K
- Experience
- 1–2 years of prior accounting experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Property Accountant LaSalle Intelligent Solutions is partnering with our client to hire a Property Accountant to support a growing accounting team. This Property Accountant opportunity is Direct Hire and based in Chicago, Illinois, with a fully remote work environment (and an optional in-office setting). In this Property Accountant role, you will own core property accounting deliverables across month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting, while partnering with internal teams and external stakeholders. Our client is a national healthcare real estate organization with a strong growth story, offering the chance to make a visible impact while sharpening your technical accounting skill set. Responsibilities
- Lead the month-end close cycle by drafting and posting journal entries and accruals to ensure accurate monthly financials
- Reconcile bank activity and keep balance sheet support schedules/workpapers current each month
- Manage recurring reporting deliverables and timelines, ensuring financial statements are distributed on schedule
- Compile monthly management fee billings and reimbursement details for owner payment processing
- Review incoming invoices for correct coding and approve items ready for processing
- Track daily cash movement, maintain cash activity logs, and monitor account balances
- Partner with building management teams and owner contacts to resolve financial questions and support operational needs
- Support annual escalation and settlement billings (CAM, RET, and other additional charges) by gathering data and preparing calculations
- Help manage property-level financial items such as real estate tax payments and related tracking
- Pitch in on additional accounting priorities as business needs evolve Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience/education
- 1–2 years of prior accounting experience
- Prior real estate experience (required)
- Working knowledge of and experience with Yardi accounting software
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong qualitative and analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to produce accurate work in a detailed and organized manner
- Proficiency with Microsoft-based software
- Ability to work efficiently and independently with flexibility as assignments vary based on operational needs Key Details
- Employment Type: Direct Hire
- Compensation: $68–72K
- Benefits (Direct Hire): Medical Insurance; Dental Insurance; Vision Insurance
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Work Model: Fully Remote Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today - we're actively interviewing and excited to meet you. Allee Struve Lead Recruiter About LaSalle Intelligent Solutions At LaSalle Intelligent Solutions, we don't just fill roles - we build careers and transform businesses. As one of the nation's leading staffing and solutions firms, we connect exceptional talent with organizations that value innovation, collaboration, and growth. Whether you're looking to take the next step in your career or find the perfect addition to your team, we make meaningful matches that last. Join us and experience a company consistently recognized as a top workplace - because when our people thrive, everyone wins.
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Skills
- Month-end close
- Account reconciliation
- Financial reporting
- Reporting
- Financial statements
- Yardi
- Communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Work efficiently