Bachelor's degree in accounting required; CPA designation and/or a master's degree preferred.
Minimum three years of experience in private equity real estate, open-end funds, property management accounting, or public accounting.
Advanced proficiency in Yardi and Microsoft Office, especially Excel, with strong Microsoft Copilot skills.
Detail-oriented self-starter with leadership abilities and capacity to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical, organizational, and complex problem-solving skills, with quick adaptability to new tasks.
In-depth knowledge of GAAP, tax accounting, and investment company accounting standards.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Responsibilities
Prepare and review fund-level financial statements per GAAP and NCREIF PREA standards.
Prepare and review property-level financial statements, workpapers, reconciliations, and journal entries.
Prepare capital account statements, performance metrics, distributions, and investor deliverables.
Coordinate with fund administrators, investors, outsourced teams, and internal departments.
Train colleagues on Yardi functionalities and reporting.
Leverage Microsoft Copilot to streamline workflows and evaluate outsourcing opportunities.
Develop and implement accounting procedures to strengthen internal controls.
Support special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
401(k) with company match
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Health Savings Accounts
Company-paid Life, AD&D, LTD, and STD insurance
Flexible Time Off
Company-paid Family Leave Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Commuter Benefits (Chicago Only)
Full Job Description
The Portfolio Senior Accountant prepares and reviews fund- and property-level financial statements, supporting work papers, and reconciliations, and contributes to a variety of accounting projects. This role requires strong accounting expertise, thorough attention to detail, and advanced proficiency in Yardi and Microsoft Office. The Portfolio Senior Accountant will partner with management to improve accounting processes and operational efficiency.
The successful candidate will be based in the Chicagoland area and work a hybrid schedule, with 1-3 days per week in our Chicago corporate office. Remote work may be considered for candidates located outside the Chicagoland area.
Responsibilities
Prepare and review fund-level financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and NCREIF PREA Reporting Standards.
Prepare and review property-level financial statements, supporting workpapers, reconciliations, and journal entries.
Prepare and review capital account statements, performance metrics, distributions, and other investor deliverables.
Coordinate with the fund administrator, investors, outsourced accounting team, financial statement/tax auditors, and internal executive, accounting, IT, asset management, and property management teams.
Train colleagues on Yardi functionality, including resident charges and receipts, reporting, general ledger mapping, Smart AP, and forecasting.
Leverage Microsoft Copilot and evaluate outsourcing opportunities to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
Develop and implement accounting procedures and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Support special projects and ad hoc requests and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting required; CPA designation and/or a master's degree is preferred.
At least three years of relevant experience in private equity real estate, open-end funds, property management accounting, and/or public accounting.
Advanced proficiency in Yardi and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with strong Microsoft Copilot skills.
Detail-oriented self-starter with demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong time management, organizational, analytical, and complex problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn new tasks and processes quickly.
Strong GAAP and tax accounting knowledge, including investment company accounting (ASC 946), fair value measurements (ASC 820), and NCREIF PREA Reporting Standards.
Knowledge of federal and state tax codes.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal/written communication, and presentation skills.
Compensation
Salary range for this position: $100,000 - $107,000
Discretionary bonus plan
Benefits
401(k) with a company match
Medical, Dental, Vision and Health Savings Accounts
