Senior Accountant

Phaxis LLC

Buffalo Grove, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Balance Sheet, Billing, Budget Management, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Construction, Documentation, Finance, Insurance, Journal Entries, Loan Accounting, Loan Draw, Management Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Operational Support, Procedure Development, Process Development, Process Improvement, Project/Program Coordination, Property Management, Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Reconciliation, Rental Listings, Retail Leasing, Sales Pipeline, Vendor/Supplier Management
LOCATION
Buffalo Grove, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Our client is at an exciting growth stage with a rapidly scaling portfolio of NNN-leased retail properties and an active development pipeline featuring national tenants. They are seeking a Senior Accountant to join a lean team and play a key role in building and maintaining the accounting infrastructure.

This is a high-impact position with direct exposure to the Chief Accounting Officer and ownership, offering strong visibility and the opportunity to contribute to process development in a growing platform.

The Role
The Senior Accountant will manage day-to-day accounting operations, support month-end close, and assist with development and property-level financial activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice processing, payments, and vendor management
  • Prepare journal entries, perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and support month-end close
  • Assist with construction accounting, including loan draw packages, budget tracking, and coordination with project teams
  • Manage tenant billing, rent rolls, and support CAM reconciliations
  • Contribute to cash reporting, process improvement, and documentation of procedures

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 3+ years of experience in real estate, construction, or property management accounting
  • Hands-on experience with AP, reconciliations, and month-end close
  • Strong Excel and communication skills

Preferred

  • Experience with Yardi, CAM reconciliations, and construction accounting tools (e.g., Procore)
  • CPA or CPA track

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary + bonus
  • Health insurance (majority employer-paid), 401(k), and PT

About the Company

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Phaxis LLC

We stand for PERSEVERANCE, as we refuse to quit when the journey gets tough. Your gold is our mission, and we search day and night to find it.
COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
https://phaxis.com/