Property Accountant

CFS

Gurnee, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Consolidation, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Budgeting, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Documentation, External Audit, Financial Reporting, Journal Entries, Loans, Mortgage, Property Tax, Real Estate, Reconciliation, Tax Planning, Tax Returns
LOCATION
Gurnee, IL
POSTED
12 days ago

Property Accountant



Our client is a well‑established real estate organization with over 30 years of proven success. As the company continues to expand its portfolio, they are seeking a Property Accountant to join their growing accounting team. They are looking for someone with strong real estate accounting experience who can support a dynamic environment and contribute to continued organizational growth.



Why Work Here as a Property Accountant?



  • Over 30 years of industry presence and consistent growth

  • Great work‑life balance

  • Casual, friendly, team‑oriented culture



Responsibilities of the Property Accountant



  • Prepare monthly journal entries

  • Reconcile bank accounts, escrows, and reserve accounts

  • Maintain supporting workpapers for key balance sheet accounts (prepaids, accruals, mortgage payable, interest payable, real estate tax payable, tenant AR/AP, etc.)

  • Reconcile capital activity for properties

  • Prepare journal entries related to acquisitions, dispositions, and financing activity

  • Analyze tenant allowances, lease commissions, and other capital items for accurate classification

  • Provide consolidated financial and operating reporting support for the multifamily portfolio

  • Process owner distributions and lender draws

  • Assist with tax return preparation and provide supporting documentation

  • Work with external auditors for year‑end audits and tax filings

  • Assist with preparation and review of annual property budgets

  • Participate in special projects and prepare ad hoc reporting

  • Support tenant reconciliations and annual CAM/tax estimates



Experience & Qualifications



  • 1+ years of accounting experience

  • Real estate accounting experience required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/