Staff Accountant - Clear Investment Group
Chicago, IL
About the Job
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:
Job Title: Staff Accountant
Department: Accounting
Reports to: Finance and Treasury Manager
Job Type: 100% in office (located in the Chicago Loop)
Compensation and Benefits
We are seeking a 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 Staff Accountant you will play a key role in enhancing our financial processes and ensuring accurate and timely reporting. We are seeking a candidate that is a dedicated professional with a background in accounting, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for organizational efficiency.
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:
Included but not limited to:
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: 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: $60K - 75K salary based on experience
- Eligible for year-end and performance bonuses
- Access to 401k
- Health & dental insurance
- Generous PTO policy
We are seeking a 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 Staff Accountant you will play a key role in enhancing our financial processes and ensuring accurate and timely reporting. We are seeking a candidate that is a dedicated professional with a background in accounting, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for organizational efficiency.
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:
- 2-3 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
Included but not limited to:
- Assist in month-end closing process including journal entry preparation and maintenance of GL
- Managing workflows in Yardi and work with outside consultants for external projects
- 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
- Ad-hoc projects as necessary
- Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
- Verify and reconcile discrepancies by working closely with vendors and internal departments.
- Prepare and process electronic payments.
- Maintain accurate records of accounts payable transactions.
Source : Clear Investment Group