Senior Property Accountant

LaSalle Network is hiring a Senior Property Accountant for a leading student housing provider committed to delivering the best living experience for residents. Based in the heart of Chicago’s Fulton Market, this role supports property-level accounting operations, from journal entries and reconciliations to financial reporting and analysis. You’ll collaborate closely with property management teams, apply your analytical expertise, and contribute directly to the company’s continued growth.

Senior Property Accountant Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review journal entries in compliance with GAAP and company procedures

• Complete monthly reconciliations for bank and balance sheet accounts, ensuring clean documentation

• Analyze property-level activity, financial trends, and operational results to detect and resolve irregularities

• Partner with property and asset management teams on financial performance reviews

• Assist in budget preparation, reforecasts, and cash flow monitoring

• Prepare reports for monthly and annual close and support external audits

• Participate in special projects and provide coverage for other accounting team members

Senior Property Accountant Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA or advanced degree preferred

• 3+ years of property accounting experience

• Proficiency with accounting software and Excel; Yardi Voyager and Entrata experience preferred

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines

• Effective communicator comfortable working across all levels of the organization

• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail

This role offers a hybrid schedule—four days in the Chicago office, one remote—plus competitive pay, a robust benefits package, and the opportunity to join a team that truly invests in its people. Apply today to bring your expertise to a company where you can make a real impact.

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