Guardian Properties, LLC · 10 hours ago
Senior Property Accountant
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $95K/yr
5+ years expGuardian Properties, a fast-growing multifamily investment and property management firm, is seeking a Senior Property Accountant. This role involves managing the full accounting cycle for a portfolio of multifamily properties, ensuring accurate financial reporting and adherence to GAAP standards.
Property ManagementReal EstateRentalResidential
Responsibilities
Perform full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of multifamily properties, including general ledger, AP/AR, bank reconciliations, and accruals
Prepare monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and supporting schedules for 10-15 properties
Manage and review offshore accounting resources, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of assigned tasks
Reconcile balance sheets, bank statements, and intercompany accounts monthly
Review rent rolls, property management reports, and operating statements to ensure consistency with accounting records
Process journal entries, fixed assets, and adjustments in accordance with GAAP
Monitor property-level cash flows and coordinate funding requests with asset management
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and audit support as needed
Ensure compliance with company policies, lender requirements, and internal controls
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve accounting efficiency
Qualification
Required
5+ years of property accounting experience, with at least 3 years focused on multifamily real estate
Strong understanding of full-cycle property accounting and GAAP principles
Ability to manage and review offshore team members or third-party accounting resources
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of meeting tight deadlines
Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and maintain accountability in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Preferred
Proficiency in AppFolio preferred; Yardi or similar property accounting system experience accepted
Experience using QuickBooks is a plus
CPA or progress toward CPA designation a plus but not required
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
Professional development and learning opportunities
Collaborative, high-performance team environment
Company
Guardian Properties, LLC
Guardian Properties is dedicated to transforming communities and enriching lives by acquiring, revitalizing and enhancing multifamily properties.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Brian Duggan
Chief Executive Officer
Shaun Steckler
Founder
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