Corporate Accountant

Corporate Accountant

Chai Trust Company LLC is a private Illinois trust company which has served the needs of Sam Zell and his family for decades. Over the past 50 years this organization has grown from the ideas of one man into multiple divisions all flying under the Zell Group Companies flag. Chai Trust has two primary divisions: Equity Group Investments (EGI) and the Zell Family Office (ZFO). EGI is a private investment firm that focuses on direct investing in privately held companies across a variety of industries. The Zell Family Office (ZFO) is a family-focused office that supports the needs of the Zell Family, offering a range of services to enhance their overall well-being, from their health to their finances. Chai Trust encompasses shared services that provide support to both EGI and ZFO.

The Corporate Accountant is responsible for preparation of financial statements and other accounting responsibilities, including general ledger reconciliation, broker statement reconciliation, computing and preparing data for journal entries, partner capital allocations, and various other accounting tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for financial statement preparation, annual budgeting, quarterly budget-to-actual analysis, and state and regulatory report filing requirements (including IDFPR) for Chai's operating accounts
• Reconciles activity between multiple systems, including broker reconciliations, workpapers, journal entries, income and expense accruals, and payroll upload.
• Prepares and presents quarterly financial statements to management and other ad hoc requests
• Enters and reviews transaction coding and maintains supporting schedules to ensure accurate, timely budget-to-actual reporting
• Coordinates with the Accounts Payable & Receivable teams and Tax Group on relevant transactions, tax packages and special projects.
• Assists with annual external audits, including preparation of annual footnote disclosures
• Performs other accounting-related duties as assigned by management
• Assists with related special projects as required.

Key Attributes:

• Acute attention to detail and organizational skills
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Takes pride in their work and accountable to deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and with other departments
• Patience, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
• 2+ years related experience or equivalent, preferably Corporate Accounting
• Prior experience with creating financial statement and management reports is preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills