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Staff Accountant

Accounting & Finance

LHH

Chicago

Accounting & Finance


Accounting Principals is partnered with an excellent client of ours who is seeking a Staff Accountant.


This is a 100% remote and contract to hire role.


There is one day of in-person training. Candidates MUST live in Illinois.


Responsibilities

  • Compiles and analyzes information for multiple real estate entities.
  • Prepares entries to accounts and documents business transactions.
  • Prepares cash account reconciliations, accounts payable reconciliations, rent and security payment analysis, monthly journal entries, general ledger analysis, balance sheets, and income statements.
  • Prepares related operating/expense analysis reports
  • Prepares spreadsheets and charts to analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
  • Prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected entity’s financial position for other managers.
  • Conducts general ledger analysis for multiple real estate entities and prepares detail of internal audit checklist.
  • Prepares running daily cash balances; answers correspondence; transmits electronic payments.
  • Audits contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
  • Audits and reconciles mortgage loan escrow activity statements
  • Prepares real estate taxes and payroll tax returns

    • Qualifications

  • BS/BA in accounting, finance or relevant field is preferred.
  • 3-7 years of experience is preferred
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
  • Working knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel, and accounting software (e.g. Management Reports, Inc.).
  • Solid knowledge of GAAP and regulations.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent ability to communicate both verbally and through writing.

    • Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


    To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.accountingprincipals.com/candidate-privacy


    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

    Ref US_EN_5_849119_2885371

    Staff Accountant

    Accounting & Finance

    LHH

    Chicago

    Accounting & Finance


    Accounting Principals is partnered with an excellent client of ours who is seeking a Staff Accountant.


    This is a 100% remote and contract to hire role.


    There is one day of in-person training. Candidates MUST live in Illinois.


    Responsibilities

  • Compiles and analyzes information for multiple real estate entities.
  • Prepares entries to accounts and documents business transactions.
  • Prepares cash account reconciliations, accounts payable reconciliations, rent and security payment analysis, monthly journal entries, general ledger analysis, balance sheets, and income statements.
  • Prepares related operating/expense analysis reports
  • Prepares spreadsheets and charts to analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
  • Prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected entity’s financial position for other managers.
  • Conducts general ledger analysis for multiple real estate entities and prepares detail of internal audit checklist.
  • Prepares running daily cash balances; answers correspondence; transmits electronic payments.
  • Audits contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
  • Audits and reconciles mortgage loan escrow activity statements
  • Prepares real estate taxes and payroll tax returns

    • Qualifications

  • BS/BA in accounting, finance or relevant field is preferred.
  • 3-7 years of experience is preferred
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
  • Working knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel, and accounting software (e.g. Management Reports, Inc.).
  • Solid knowledge of GAAP and regulations.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent ability to communicate both verbally and through writing.

    • Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


    To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.accountingprincipals.com/candidate-privacy


    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

    Ref US_EN_5_849119_2885371
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