Hines · 2 weeks ago
Senior Project Accountant - Property and Development Accounting - Industrial
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $100K/yr
4+ years expHines is a leading global real estate investment manager recognized for its innovation and excellence. The Senior Project Accountant will ensure accuracy and timeliness of accounting information for specific projects, manage financial reporting, and collaborate closely with various teams to meet reporting requirements.
Property ManagementReal EstateReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Works closely with applicable Hines personnel (e.g. Controller, Property/Project Manager, and Accountants) to ensure accuracy of accounting and financial reporting and construction draws (if applicable)
Prepare funding request to investors and lenders
Treasury functions including but not limited to setting up wire payments for distributions, debt service and other ad hoc wire payments
Review AR aging and assess collectability; recommend write-offs/reserves as needed
May assist Property Management team with A/R Analysis for collection efforts
Record journal entries to the general ledger and ensure records are kept in compliance with GAAP or other basis of accounting. As applicable, review journal entries prepared by Accountant or third party to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting principles
Maintain reporting and draw calendars for Property/Project
Perform month-end close procedures including preparation and review of account reconciliations for more complex accounting areas
Process recurring and one-off revenue billings; diligently record cash receipts
Review and verify information provided by a third party or other internal functional groups
General ledger review and analysis
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
Prepare monthly/quarterly financial statements and supporting schedules working closely with Property/Project Manager to ensure accuracy
Prepare lender reserve/escrow/draw requests (TI, Commissions, Capital)
Research accounting guidance and draft position memos documenting accounting treatment of new/unusual items
Carry out the proper procedures to ensure internal controls are being met
May assist Asset Management and Property Management with annual property budget and reconciliation between Argus model and Budget/Forecasts. Enter approved budget into applicable accounting system
Prepare information for financial statement and internal audits, as needed
Prepare tax projections and tax preparation workpapers
Assist with training and be a resource to new accountants within product type or specialization to ensure consistency of processes and deliverables
Assist Accounting Team with projects, ad hoc reports and analysis as requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution
Three years of public accounting experience or 4 years of professional accounting experience
Three or more years of prior management experience required
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Independently set priorities and proactively meet deadlines
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple assignments
Work indoors approximately 100% of the time
Ability to lift general ledgers, files, records, and computer paper (approximately 5-35 lbs.)
Work overtime as business needs deem appropriate
Preferred
CPA designation (or intention to work toward CPA designation)
Commercial real estate experience
Public accounting experience
Oracle & JD Edwards system experience advantageous
Benefits
Comprehensive training
Competitive compensation
Robust benefits
Generous vacation packages
Company
Hines
Hines is a global real estate investment firm that creates quality projects for its investor partners, clients, and local communities.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$705.2MKey Investors
ING GroupBank OZKCheyne Capital Management
2025-11-06Debt Financing· $110.87M
2025-10-28Debt Financing· $380M
2025-07-30Debt Financing· $129.7M
Leadership Team
Chris Hughes
CEO Capital Markets Group & Co-Head Investment Management
Christopher Rector
Co-Chief Executive Officer, Southwest Region
Recent News
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