Staff I Fund Accountant

Staff I Fund Accountant

Chicago, Illinois, United States

The Scion Group is seeking a motivated Staff Accountant to join our Fund Accounting team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or accounting professional with up to one year of experience who is looking to build a strong foundation in real estate, fund, and joint venture accounting. The Staff I Fund Accountant will support the accounting and financial reporting processes for joint venture entities, including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), and holding companies.

This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial reporting, account reconciliations, audit support, and corporate accounting while working closely with experienced accounting professionals.

Your Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Paid Maternal Leave
• Parental Leave
• Learning reimbursement opportunities

Your Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day accounting activities for joint venture entities, including REITs, and holding companies.
• Prepare and post journal entries accurately and timely.
• Assist with recording capital contributions and distributions.
• Support the preparation of monthly account reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
• Assist with intercompany account reconciliations and balance verification.
• Participate in the month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Help prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Assist with preparing financial statement disclosures and footnote support documentation.
• Work with property accountants and other internal teams to gather information needed for financial reporting.
• Respond to audit requests and provide supporting documentation during annual audits and interim testing.
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and operational efficiency.
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive.

What We Require

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 01 year of accounting experience, including internships
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial statements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a professional accounting environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship experience in accounting, audit, real estate, or finance
• Exposure to ERP systems such as Yardi, MRI, Oracle, SAP, or similar accounting software
• Interest in pursuing CPA certification

Operational Details

• Job location is based at Scion headquarters in Chicago, IL
• Working hours are general daytime business hours

The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.

Illinois Pay Range

$68,000 - $78,000 USD