Senior Portfolio Accountant

Description

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at ~~~

Let's get you into a job where you're not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Senior Portfolio Accountant position. Which may seem pretty standard...until you get to the best part: The perks.

1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees

2) They have higher bonus structures

3) There's work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.

4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)

5) And more...

Accountabilities

• Take a lead role in monthly, quarterly and annual accounting closes

• Assist in preparing SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, etc.)

• Review property management financial statements

• Prepare and post journal entries

• Quarterly financial analysis, including review of investment accounting information

• Coordinate with cash management group to execute cash transactions (capital calls, investor distributions, property purchases and sales)

• Coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements, as well as year-end audit and tax requirements

• Calculate, analyze and report performance returns

• Respond to client inquires

• Create efficiency in and effectiveness of the financial reporting process as well as improve client services

• Take initiative in identifying problems and providing suggested solutions

• Take the lead on special projects as assigned

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

• CPA designation is strongly preferred - Candidate will be expected to achieve CPA in order to qualify for future progression

• Motivated self-starter with excellent communication and inter-personal skills

• Ability to think creatively and to take the lead in solving problems

• Extremely organized multi-tasker with great attention to detail

• Team player who works well independently as well as with others

• Ability to work effectively with off-site managers and clients

• Strong sense of accountability for quality of own work and the work of the team

• Strong knowledge of technical accounting concepts

• Must be willing to work extra hours, whether early or late, when necessary

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (especially Excel) and experience with general ledger systems

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at ~~~

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