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Added - 09/12/25

37675 | Senior Property Accountant

Accounting/Finance

Chicago, Illinois | Contract

Job Description

About Us:
Brilliant® is an award-winning contract and consulting practice headquartered in Chicago and specializing in accounting, finance, technology and business solutions for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. labor markets.

Role Overview:
Our client, a large Real Estate conglomerate in the US, is seeking multiple Property Accounting consultants to oversee commercial and mixed-use properties.  They are looking for someone with broad-based skills from internal reporting, financial statements, GL activities, month-end close, audit liaison, CAM, leases, property accounting, etc. This is a contract position targeting 3-6+ months in duration, with potential for future hire as well. 100% remote for duration of position.

• Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple mixed-use properties (commercial/office, retail, residential) , including GL, accruals, and month-end closings
• Record journal entries to the general ledger and ensure records are kept in compliance with GAAP
• Manage all accounting activities related to month end close (i.e., account reconciliations, monthly close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and additional processes to ensure proper accounting)
• Oversee tenant financials: rent rolls, ledgers, credit/debt management, and CAM reconciliations
• Prepare Property/Development Management fees and Construction Management fees ensuring proper calculation, invoicing and recording on a timely basis
• Maintain fixed assets including recording/setting up new fixed assets and recording monthly amortization/depreciation
• Review AR aging and assess collectability; recommend write-offs/reserves as needed
• May assist Asset Management and Property Management with annual property budget and reconciliation between Argus model and Budget/Forecasts. 
• Process recurring and one-off revenue billings; diligently record cash receipts
• Carry out the proper procedures to ensure internal controls are being met

• B.A. degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7-10 years of progressive Accounting experience within a Real Estate or Property Management firm
• General understanding of Accounting principles related to US GAAP
• Advanced knowledge of accounting related to commercial, retail, large office, residential buildings.
• Mixed-use property experience accounting is REQUIRED.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)

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.

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