Position: Senior Property Accountant
Department: Accounting
Reports To: Finance & Treasury Manager
Location: 100% In-Office (Chicago Loop)
Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation & Benefits
• Base Salary: $85K- $110K (commensurate with experience)
• Eligible for year-end and performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) participation, PTO, Holidays
• Health and dental insurance

Position Overview
As a Senior Property Accountant at Clear Investment Group, you will be an integral part of a high-performing team within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. This role offers exposure to all facets of real estate investment-from accounting and financial reporting to deal underwriting and asset management.

We are seeking a driven, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic setting and is excited to contribute to the continued growth of an expanding real estate platform.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead full-cycle month-end close processes, including journal entries, general ledger management, and financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, and annual).
• Manage Yardi workflows, including invoice processing via PayScan and utility expense oversight through Yes Energy.
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and independent variance analyses to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Oversee company-wide expense management, including spend tracking, user onboarding, and compliance reporting.
• Develop and enhance internal control procedures and financial policies to drive consistency and transparency.
• Reconcile complex accounts, including bank, GL, intercompany transactions, amortization schedules, and real estate tax payments.
• Partner with property management teams to address operational accounting challenges and streamline reporting.
• Collaborate with external tax advisors to ensure timely K-1 distributions and adherence to filing deadlines.
• Support annual audits by preparing deliverables and coordinating with auditors.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and provide financial insights to support executive decision-making.

About You
You are a proactive, analytical professional who takes ownership of results and enjoys being part of a collaborative, growth-oriented team. You embody the traits of an Ideal Team Player-Humble, Hungry, and Smart:
• Humble: Experienced yet eager to learn and grow.
• Hungry: Results-driven, curious, and always striving to improve.
• Smart: Emotionally intelligent and business-minded, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA and/or public accounting experience preferred, but not required)
• 5+ years of accounting experience; real estate experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency in month-end close procedures and financial statement preparation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities in a fast-paced setting
• Experience with Yardi software is a significant plus