Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant Looking for a hands-on accounting role where your work directly impacts real estate development projects? This is a unique opportunity to work alongside an experienced Controller, gain broad exposure to real estate and construction accounting, and become a key contributor within a close-knit, entrepreneurial team. Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 Why This Opportunity Stands Out Work directly with an experienced and highly respected Controller who is committed to mentoring and developing talent Gain hands-on exposure to the full lifecycle of real estate development projects, from acquisition through completion Join a small, employee-focused organization where your contributions are visible and impactful Opportunity to build broad accounting experience across multiple entities and business functions Strong work-life balance and a collaborative, supportive company culture Ideal role for someone passionate about real estate, development, and construction accounting Exposure to development, construction, property management, and HOA accounting activities Stable company with long-term growth potential and increasing responsibilities over time Convenient Highland Park location accessible via Metra from the city Work closely with ownership and leadership in a highly entrepreneurial environment Key Responsibilities For The Staff Accountant Process accounts payable and track vendor invoices by project and cost category Maintain job cost records and reconcile project costs to the general ledger Perform bank, credit card, and intercompany reconciliations across multiple entities Manage accounts receivable, deposits, capital contributions, and HOA collections Support month-end close, journal entries, and financial reporting activities Assist with lender reporting, construction draws, and tax preparation support Qualifications For The Staff Accountant 5+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience Real estate, construction, or development accounting experience strongly preferred Knowledge of job cost accounting and multi-entity accounting environments Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel

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