Staff /Property Accountant

Overview:

If you are looking for a new opportunity, AMLI Residental has the right position for you. As our newest Accountant, you will generate financial and operating statements and prepare related schedules for AMLI’s property operations. Hybrid office schedule. Our office is conveniently located in downtown Chicago, close to all public transportation.

AMLI Residential was founded in 1980 as private real estate development, management, and investment company. We are a leader in sustainable LEED and ENERGY STAR Certified luxury apartment communities. In February 2006, AMLI became a private company through a $2. 1 billion transaction with the PRIME Property Fund, a core commingled institutional fund managed by Morgan Stanley.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Financial Reporting

• Prepare timely and accurate Operating Statements for assigned properties monthly.
• Provide analytical interpretation of monthly financial results to Accounting Management.
• Prepare supplemental schedules monthly to reconcile account balances, including, but not limited to, balance sheet accounts, loan compliance, and security deposits.
• Review Property Management monthly forecasts and yearly budgets
• Fixed Asset tracking, analysis, and appropriate coding

General Accounting

• Review and analyze general ledgers for assigned properties
• Calculate monthly accruals for service accounts
• Process journal entries for any necessary adjustments to the general ledger
• Review monthly reconciliation for bank accounts.
• Provide timely and effective responses to property, management, and supervisor requests.

Audit

• Prepare detailed analyses and working papers, as requested by external/internal auditors.
• Provide accounting detail and assistance to internal/external auditors.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. Open to recent or upcoming graduates.

Compensation and Benefits:

AMLI offers the following benefits to meet the needs of AMLI employees and their families:

• 35%-45% Rental Discount at an AMLI apartment
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Company Match
• Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Time Off – Vacation, personal, sick, and company holidays

Thank you for your interest in a career at AMLI. Due to the volume of applications, not all applicants will be contacted. Please note that we may consider your resume for other positions as they become available. AMLI is an equal employment opportunity employer that encourages personal and professional growth. We are committed to fostering a diverse and representative workforce. #journalentries #accountingjobs #staffaccountantjobs