Senior Staff Accountant

Company Overview

Clear Investment Group is a boutique real estate investment firm in Chicago specializing in multi-family assets. We are based in Chicago, with portfolios across the Midwest, South, and Northeast. With a focus on acquiring distressed properties, we aim to improve communities by investing in local real estate. Our companies Core Values are:

• Get it Done 2. Ride the Wave 3. Add Value 4. Exhibit Passion
  
  

Job Title: Senior Staff Accountant

Department: Accounting

Reports to: Finance and Treasury Manager

Job Type: 100% in office (located in the Chicago Loop)

Compensation And Benefits

• Base Salary: $80K + negotiable based on experience
• Eligible for year-end and performance bonuses
• Access to 401k
• Health & dental insurance
• Generous PTO policy
  
  

Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Staff Accountant interested in working for a growing and dynamic firm. Be part of our growing business and hone your skills in real estate accounting, the dynamics of deal making, underwriting, etc., all in a high energy environment. As Senior Staff Accountant you are responsible for all daily accounting functions which include accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, billing, monthly financial report preparation, and other reporting responsibilities. The person in this role will be a key member of the Finance team, contributing to the development of the overall function.

The ideal candidate is initiative-taking and drives projects through to completion. The ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment is key, but so is a sense of camaraderie: our team values working collaboratively. We are looking for candidates who possess the qualities of an Ideal Team Player. We want someone who is Humble, Hungry, and Smart.

Humble – Someone With Experience Who Can Learn And Grow

Hungry – someone who drives results, creates new standards and who constantly wants to improve

Smart – someone who is people and business smart; able to collaborate well with a diverse team of people

About you:

• BS/BA in Accounting/Finance
• 5+ years of experience in accounting; real estate a plus
• Working knowledge of month end closing procedures
• Core competencies in financial statement preparation
• Creative thinker with the ability to tackle and resolve issues on a real time basis
• Strong analytical skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize workflow
• Experience with Yardi a major plus
  
  

Core Responsibilities:

Included but not limited to:

• Lead month-end closing process including journal entry preparation and maintenance of GL
• Managing workflows in Yardi and work with outside consultants for external projects
• Conduct detailed balance sheet reconciliations, engaging in independent research to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Support the company expense management process, from onboarding new users to tracking and reporting corporate spend
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining accounting policies and procedures, enhancing the organization's financial governance
• Support the development and standardization of key control metrics across the Finance function
• Preparation of financial statements (monthly/quarterly/annual)
• Reconciliation of bank accounts, ledgers, etc
• Support accounting team in creating deliverables for tax firm to ensure timely fillings and K1 distributions to LPs
• Work with property management team to resolve issues arising with property holdings
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions and resolve discrepancies for accurate financial reporting
• Ad-hoc projects as necessary
  
  

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