Staff Accountant
The Staff Accountant at Confidential Client supports daily accounting operations including month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting within a dynamic industrial real estate environment. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience with accounting systems and processes, fostering collaboration across departments and contributing to process improvements. Based in Chicago, the position provides a strong foundation for a long-term accounting career.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
- Support the monthly close process by preparing routine journal entries, schedules, and account reconciliations
- Prepare bank reconciliations and record cash activity
- Maintain supporting documentation for accounting transactions; ensure records are complete, accurate, and organized
- Support accounting for related‑party receivables, including invoicing, aging review, reconciliations, and follow‑up
- Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules
- Perform monthly fee calculations and recurring accounting analyses
- Assist with investor capital calls, distributions, and investor reporting (quarterly/annual)
- Respond to requests from external auditors, tax preparers, and internal business partners
- Investigate variances and accounting questions; escalate unusual items and recommend practical next steps
- Identify opportunities to improve recurring processes, documentation, and internal controls
- Partner across departments to provide responsive, service‑oriented accounting support
- Contribute to ad hoc accounting and finance projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field
- 0–2 years of relevant accounting experience (including internships or part‑time roles)
- Foundational understanding of GAAP and core financial statements
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel (formulas, sorting, filtering, basic analysis)
- Experience with Yardi Voyager or another accounting / ERP system preferred
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines; ask thoughtful questions when guidance is needed
- Clear written and verbal communication skills; collaborative, customer‑service mindset
- Interest in learning new systems, processes, and the industrial real estate business
- Coursework, internship experience, or demonstrated interest in commercial real estate is a plus
Compensation & Schedule
- Base salary: $60,000 – $75,000 per year, plus bonus (confidential client good‑faith estimate)
- Employment type: Full‑time (Contract classification included as listed)
- Location & schedule: Chicago Loop office — in‑office, Monday through Thursday
About the Client
Confidential Client is a vertically integrated real estate operating company and investment manager focused on the acquisition, development, and management of modern logistics properties in key U.S. markets. The organization executes a disciplined investment strategy to deliver strong outcomes for investors, employees, communities, and the environment.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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