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Inland Real Estate Group

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Senior Accountant

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We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Accountant to join our team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for preparing accurate and timely financial statements, maintaining general ledger activity, analyzing financial results, and supporting the accounting needs of our real estate assets.
You’ll work closely with Accounting, Finance, and Asset Management while gaining broad exposure to financial reporting, acquisitions, internal controls, audits, and special accounting projects.
If you enjoy digging into the numbers, solving discrepancies, and looking for ways to improve accounting processes, this could be a great next step in your career.
What You'll Do

Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Record and review monthly balance sheet and income statement activity
Research and analyze financial activity and summarize financial results
Record acquisition and disbursement activity for new and existing assets
Review general ledger activity and investigate discrepancies
Partner with Finance, Asset Management, and other departments to resolve accounting issues
Assist with the development and documentation of accounting policies and business processes
Help maintain and strengthen internal controls
Provide documentation and support for year-end audits
Assist with special accounting projects and other initiatives as needed
Maintain high standards of accuracy, integrity, and professionalism

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Accounting from a four-year college or university
2–5 years of professional accounting experience
Real estate accounting experience is preferred
CPA designation is a plus
Strong understanding of general ledger and financial statement accounting
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
Experience with JD Edwards or a comparable general ledger/accounting system
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments

Why This Role?
This position offers an opportunity to take ownership of core accounting responsibilities while expanding your experience within the real estate industry. You'll work across multiple areas of the business, contribute to financial reporting and process improvements, and gain exposure to both established and newly acquired assets.
We're looking for someone who brings more than strong accounting fundamentals. The ideal candidate is curious, collaborative, dependable, and comfortable taking initiative when researching issues or identifying opportunities to improve processes.

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