Bookkeeper

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Bookkeeper Location: Skokie, IL (Onsite) Pay Range: $60,000-$65,000 annually (Depending on experience) Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in a search for a Bookkeeper for our client located in Skokie, IL. Our client is a well-established commercial real estate investment firm. This Bookkeeper role is a full-time direct hire opportunity and is an immediate need. The ideal candidate will be able to interview promptly and start as soon as possible with minimal training. This individual will play a key role in managing day-to-day bookkeeping operations for approximately 20-30 commercial properties and supporting a small, close-knit office team. Bookkeeper Responsibilities: * Manage general bookkeeping for approximately 20-30 commercial properties * Reconcile bank accounts and company accounts * Record daily financial transactions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable * Process invoices, payments, billing, collections, and cash applications * Prepare monthly financial reports, balance sheets, and income statements * Perform tenant CAM reconciliations (twice annually) * Pay property taxes and manage property-related financial obligations * Assist with end-of-month and year-end reconciliations * Support CPA firm in preparing financial statements * Assist with payroll processing and tax preparation * Monitor cash flow and assist with budget tracking and variance analysis * Handle administrative duties such as mail collection, document organization, notarization, and office supply ordering * Maintain accurate and organized financial filing systems * Potential opportunity to grow into property management responsibilities over time Qualifications: * 2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience * QuickBooks Experience-REQUIRED * Yardi Experience-Preferred * Advanced Excel skills (ability to build spreadsheets, formulas, and financial reports from scratch) * Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations * Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail * Strong communication skills; comfortable speaking with tenants, landlords, and internal stakeholders * If you or anyone you know is qualified and interested, please apply immediately. Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Company Description Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant's team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields. Company Description Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant's team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.