Senior Accountant

The Inland Real Estate Group LLC

$90K — $115K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
  • 3-7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in real estate or investment
  • Prior audit and/or tax experience
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
  • Experience supporting external audits
  • Familiarity with lender and investor reporting
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Experience with Yardi or similar accounting systems preferred

Responsibilities

  • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for assigned portfolios
  • Prepare GAAP financial statements and lender/investor reports
  • Support investment-level audits, including schedules and auditor responses
  • Review property-level financials for accuracy and compliance
  • Analyze financial results and conduct variance analysis
  • Maintain portfolio data and records within Yardi
  • Partner with internal teams to resolve issues and improve processes
  • Assist in enhancing accounting policies and internal controls
  • Mentor staff accountants and support their development
  • Contribute to special projects and process improvements

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
  • Participation in the company 401(k) plan with a match
  • Vacation Time, Nine Paid Holidays, Three floating holidays annually
  • Sick time
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunity
  • Company-paid life insurance equaling annual base salary
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
Full Job Description
Inland Private Capital Corporation (IPCC) is seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our growing accounting team. In this role, you will oversee financial reporting and the close process for a diverse real estate investment portfolio, including complex, multi-entity structures.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working across teams to drive accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do
  • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for assigned portfolios
  • Prepare GAAP financial statements, along with lender and investor reporting
  • Support investment-level audits, including audit schedules and responding to auditor requests
  • Review property-level financials for accuracy, compliance, and reasonableness
  • Analyze financial results and prepare variance analysis, investigating discrepancies
  • Maintain portfolio data and records within Yardi
  • Review and interpret general ledger activity to ensure completeness and accuracy
  • Partner with internal teams (Finance, Asset Management, etc.) to resolve issues and improve processes
  • Assist in enhancing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
  • Mentor and support the development of staff accountants
  • Contribute to special projects and process improvement initiatives

What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
  • 3-7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in real estate, investment, or private equity
  • Prior audit and/or tax experience
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation
  • Experience supporting external audits
  • Familiarity with lender and investor reporting
  • Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, lookups, complex workbooks)
  • Experience with Yardi or similar accounting systems preferred
  • Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities

CPA preferred but not required.

Annual Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000. This position is eligible to participate in the company's annual discretionary bonus program.

Inland offers a competitive range of benefits for eligible Full-time employees:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO)
  • 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

This position is eligible as an internal promotion opportunity.

To learn more about the Benefits Inland offers its employees please click the link to learn more.

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