Accounting Associate

The Inland Real Estate Group is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounting Associate to support our Inland Private Capital and Corporate Finance & Accounting teams. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys both administrative and accounting responsibilities, and is eager to contribute to the operational success of a highly collaborative team.

What You'll Do

As an Accounting Associate, you will play a key role in supporting daily financial and administrative operations, including:

• Performing weekly and monthly bank reconciliations
• Maintaining and distributing loan and bank statements
• Downloading financial data from banking platforms and assisting with cash reporting
• Supporting year-end audit processes, including confirmations
• Importing financial data into accounting systems (e.g., Yardi)
• Tracking W-9 requests, financial reporting deadlines, and entity activity
• Assisting with cash management functions, including check deposits
• Coordinating travel, expense reporting, and team calendars
• Supporting onboarding for new finance team members
• Preparing presentations and assisting with department SOP documentation
• Maintaining files, records, and shared resources (e.g., contact lists, entity tracking)
• Providing cross-functional support and assisting with special projects as needed

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (Associate degree in Accounting or Business preferred)

• 2+ years of administrative or accounting support experience (real estate preferred)

• Proficiency in:

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

• File-sharing platforms (SharePoint, Box, or similar)

• Basic knowledge of accounting systems (Yardi or similar general ledger systems)

• Strong data entry and 10-key skills

• Excellent organizational, communication, and follow-up skills

What Sets You Apart

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Professional communication skills with all levels of the organization
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset

Why Inland?

At Inland, you'll be part of a company with over 50 years of experience in real estate and financial services. We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for growth, and the ability to make a meaningful impact within the organization.

Hourly Pay Range: $23.59-$29.38.

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.

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We are a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks and drug screening is performed on all new hires, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, familial, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected classes.

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