Portfolio Accountant / Senior Portfolio Accountant📍 Chicago, IL | River North | On-Site💰 $85,000 - $100,000 + 20% Bonus A well-established commercial real estate owner/operator is seeking a Portfolio Accountant or Senior Portfolio Accountant to join its growing accounting team. This position offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of retail, office, multifamily, hospitality, restaurant, and mixed-use properties, along with strong long-term growth potential.
Responsibilities:- Manage general ledger accounting and month-end close
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
- Perform daily cash management and bank reconciliations
- Complete CAM and real estate tax reconciliations
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and lender reporting
- Maintain lease and tenant information in Yardi
- Partner with property management, legal, construction, leasing, AP, and AR teams
- Qualifications2 to 5 years of accounting experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field
- Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- PreferredCommercial real estate accounting experience
- Yardi experienceCAM reconciliation experienceCPA or CPA candidate
- Knowledge of GAAP and tax accounting
Ideal Candidate:- Ambitious and eager to learn
- Self-starter who takes initiative
- Interested in long-term career growth
- Thrives in a collaborative environment
Benefits:
Offered 20% target bonus Summer half-day Fridays with catered lunches Flexible start and end times12 work-from-home days annually Restaurant discounts Company events and outings Exposure to multiple asset classes and departments Opportunity for future leadership growth If this aligns with your background, let’s connect:📞 312-453-8061📧 michelle.barnard@lhh.comEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Candidate Privacy Statement: https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
