Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a real estate and property organization in Oak Brook, Illinois in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position plays a key role in delivering reliable financial reporting, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, and helping drive an efficient month-end close process. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, a solid foundation in reconciliations and journal entries, and the ability to collaborate across teams to support accurate and timely financial results.

Responsibilities:
• Produce monthly financial statements and supporting schedules with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.
• Record and review general ledger activity, including journal entries affecting balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Lead monthly account and bank reconciliations to verify completeness, resolve discrepancies, and maintain clean financial records.
• Partner with corporate and property accounting teams to analyze fluctuations, investigate variances, and improve reporting accuracy.
• Contribute to the month-end close cycle by coordinating deadlines, organizing workflows, and helping ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Prepare audit support materials and assist external auditors by providing organized documentation and clear financial explanations.
• Strengthen internal controls by documenting accounting procedures, refining processes, and recommending practical improvements where needed.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to accounting staff through work review, task prioritization, and coordination of team activities.
• Participate in special accounting initiatives and cross-functional projects that support operational and financial objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.

• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience is required.

• Experience with month-end close, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

• Background in bank reconciliations and financial statement preparation.

• Exposure to property accounting or corporate real estate accounting is preferred.

• Advanced Excel skills are required.

• Experience with Yardi software is preferred.

• Ability to analyze financial activity, identify discrepancies, and work effectively with internal stakeholders.

The salary range for this position is $38/hour to $43/hour. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit reboerthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.