We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a real estate development organization in Illinois. This permanent, on-site role supports day-to-day accounting activity across development, construction, and condominium association entities, with a strong focus on accuracy, organization, and timely reporting. The position works closely with the Controller and is well suited for someone who understands job costing, can manage multiple sets of books, and thrives in a deadline-driven environment. This is a full-time, in-office position responsible for managing transactional accounting functions for development, construction, and condominium association entities. The ideal candidate has experience in construction or real estate accounting, understands job cost tracking, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. This role reports directly to the Controller.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable & Vendor Management
- Process and code vendor invoices accurately by job and cost category
- Maintain subcontractor compliance files (COIs, W-9s, lien waivers)
- Prepare and track vendor payments
- Assist with construction draw backup documentation Job Cost Accounting
- Maintain accurate job cost records
- Reconcile job cost reports to general ledger
- Assist with budget tracking and variance support Bank & Account Reconciliations
- Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations across multiple entities
- Maintain intercompany transaction tracking Accounts Receivable
- Process deposits and track receivables
- Support buyer payments, capital contributions, and HOA collections General Accounting
- Record journal entries as needed
- Assist with month-end close
- Support Controller with lender reporting and financial package preparation
- Coordinate documentation for CPA and tax preparation
Qualifications
- 5+ years bookkeeping experience (construction or real estate strongly preferred)
- Strong understanding of job cost accounting
- Proficiency in QuickBooks
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Strong follow-through and accountability
- Comfortable working in an in-office environment
- Ability to manage multiple entities simultaneously
Preferred:
- Experience with development or general contractor accounting
- Familiarity with construction draw processes
- HOA accounting experience
Compensation & Benefits
- $60,000 - $80,000 depending on experience
- Health Insurance
- Full-time, in-office position (Highland Park)
- Opportunity for long-term growth within a stable development firm
- Direct exposure to active real estate projects from acquisition through completion
Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. tax support.
Qualifications
- 5+ years bookkeeping experience (construction or real estate strongly preferred)
- Strong understanding of job cost accounting
- Proficiency in QuickBooks
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Strong follow-through and accountability
- Comfortable working in an in-office environment
- Ability to manage multiple entities simultaneously
Preferred:
- Experience with development or general contractor accounting
- Familiarity with construction draw processes
- HOA accounting experience
Compensation & Benefits
- $60,000 - $80,000 depending on experience
- Health Insurance
- Full-time, in-office position (Highland Park)
- Opportunity for long-term growth within a stable development firm
- Direct exposure to active real estate projects from acquisition through completion
Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. tax support.
