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Robert Half Assistant Controller in Chicago, Illinois

Description

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies.

Job Description:

This individual will serve in a lead role to help manage a significant portion of the accounting and reporting process. This individual will report to the Portfolio Controller.

Accountabilities

  • Take a lead role in monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closes for multiple DST-1031 offerings

  • Prepare and post journal entries

  • Review and record admittance of new investors

  • Coordinate quarterly and annual reporting requirements, as well as tax requirements

  • Coordinate with cash management group to execute cash transactions (investor subscriptions, investor distributions, invoice payment, quarterly fees)

  • Review property management financial statements

  • Quarterly financial analysis, including review of investment accounting information

  • Calculate, analyze and report performance returns

  • Effectively manage and coach junior team members

  • Respond to client inquiries

  • Create efficiency in and effectiveness of the financial reporting process as well as improve client services

  • Take initiative in identifying problems and providing suggested solutions

  • Take the lead on special projects as assigned

    Requirements

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum of 6 years of accounting experience

  • Strong knowledge of real estate accounting

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

  • CPA designation is strongly preferred - Candidate will be expected to achieve CPA in order to qualify for future progression

  • Motivated self-starter with excellent communication and inter-personal skills

  • Ability to think creatively and to take the lead in solving problems

  • Extremely organized multi-tasker with great attention to detail

  • Team player who works well independently as well as with others

  • Ability to work effectively with off-site managers and clients

  • Strong sense of accountability for quality of own work and the work of the team

  • Strong knowledge of technical accounting concepts

  • Must be willing to work extra hours, whether early or late, when necessary

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products (especially Excel) and experience with general ledger systems

  • Previous Salesforce (CRM) software experience not required

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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