Job Description
Role: Property Accountant
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Location: Chicago, IL | On-site | Full-time
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Pay: $45-50/hr
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Benefits: This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision and 401k.
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Temporary Staff Accountant
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Position Overview
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We are seeking a Temporary Staff Accountant to support the accounting team with daily transaction processing, account reconciliations, month-end close activities, and process documentation. This individual will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely reporting, and assisting with ongoing accounting operations.
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Key Responsibilities
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Cash Management & Reconciliation
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- Record and reconcile daily cash receipts and disbursements.
- Review supporting documentation to ensure transactions are complete and accurate.
- Research and resolve routine posting discrepancies and variances.
- Monitor daily banking activity and assist with cash reconciliations.
- Escalate unusual transactions or outstanding issues as needed.
- Maintain organized and accurate records of accounting activities and supporting documentation.
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Month-End Close Support
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- Prepare and post journal entries.
- Complete account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Review balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Analyze and resolve reconciling items and account variances.
- Prepare documentation and schedules for management review.
- Assist with financial reporting and other month-end close deliverables.
- Perform additional accounting tasks to support a timely and accurate close process.
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Process Documentation
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- Partner with members of the accounting team to document current accounting procedures and workflows.
- Assist in creating and updating process documentation to support operational consistency and future initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and standardization.
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Expected Deliverables
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- Timely completion of daily transaction processing and cash reconciliation activities.
- Accurate and complete account reconciliations and month-end close workpapers.
- Well-documented accounting processes and procedures.
- Proactive communication of outstanding issues that could impact reporting timelines or financial results.
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Qualifications
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- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- 2+ years of accounting experience.
- Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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