Property Accountant
CFS
Chicago, IL
Our client is a fast-growing real estate company experiencing significant success in recent years. As they continue to expand, they are looking to add a Property Accountant to their team. They are seeking a candidate with a strong background in a similar environment to support their ongoing growth and contribute to their continued success.
$70,000-$100,000
Why work here as a Property Accountant?
- One of the largest commercial real estate companies in the Chicago land area
- Company prides itself on promoting people from within, wants employees to continue to feel the satisfaction that comes with personal growth
- Offers competitive salaries and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, a tuition reimbursement plan, a 401K program, and flexible spending accounts
- Great work life balance
- Causal/friendly culture
- Hybrid schedule, 3 days in office
Responsibilities for the Property Accountant:
- Prepare monthly journal entries
- Reconcile bank accounts including escrows and reserves
- Maintain supporting work-papers for balance sheet accounts such as Prepaid and Accrued Expenses, Mortgage and Interest Payable, Real Estate Tax payable, and tenant related receivables/payables, etc.
- Reconcile capital activity
- Prepare journal entries related to significant transactions such as acquisitions, dispositions and financings.
- Maintain Fixed Asset database and prepare depreciation journal entries.
- Analyze lease commissions, tenant allowances and other capital items for proper classification.
- Collaborate with Property Management to prepare monthly variance analysis of operating revenue and expenses.
- Coordinate with other Senior Accountant to provide consolidated financial and operating reporting for the multifamily portfolio
- Owner distributions
- Lender Draws
- Prepare data to support the preparation of tax returns.
- Assist outside firms with audit and/or year-end tax filings.
- Assist with preparation and review of annual property budgets.
- Participate in special projects and prepare ad hoc reports as needed.
- Assist in preparation of tenant reconciliations and estimates in accordance with stipulated lease terms.
Experience for the Property Accountant:
- 1+ years of Accounting experience
- Real estate experience
- Bachelor’s degree
MaxSalary: USD100000
MinSalary: USD70000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.