About this role
A well-established commercial real estate owner and operator is seeking a Property Accountant to join its team. The company manages a portfolio of commercial properties throughout the western suburbs of the Chicago metropolitan area and is committed to providing responsive management, maintaining an uncompromising standard of excellence, and conducting business with the highest level of integrity.
Position: Property Accountant Location: Naperville, IL Onsite Permanent / Full Time Salary: 65000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Property Accountant to join our team on either a full-time or part-time basis. This position is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting functions for a portfolio of commercial properties while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and exceptional service to tenants, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
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Accounts Payable
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Review, code, and enter vendor invoices
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Process, print, and mail payments
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Ensure vendor insurance certificates are current
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Prepare and submit annual 1099 filings
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Accounts Receivable
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Enter tenant payments and record online payments
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Prepare and distribute tenant statements and invoices
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Respond to tenant financial inquiries
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Reconcile and prepare real estate tax and Common Area Maintenance (CAM) billings
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Monitor and collect delinquent accounts
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Financial Reporting
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Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial reports
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Perform bank reconciliations
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Assist with budget preparation
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Complete month-end close procedures
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Tenant Records & Lease Administration
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Enter and maintain lease and tenant records
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Process tenant move-ins and move-outs
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Maintain accurate tenant information within Yardi
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- 401K
Qualifications
- Yardi experience required
- Previous property accounting experience required
- Experience managing Real Estate Tax and Common Area Maintenance (CAM) reconciliations, including reviewing charges, identifying discrepancies, and resolving tenant billing issues
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Degree in Accounting or related field is a plus, but not required
- Construction accounting experience is a plus
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills