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At Scion, we are defining the future of student living and we’re seeking a Property Accountant to join us in executing our vision. This position will manage general accounting functions for an assigned portfolio of Scion’s communities, providing excellent service to our onsite teams and interpreting financial narratives for effective business decisions.
The Property Accountant will work in a fast-paced, agile, corporate environment. This position demands curiosity, an eye for detail, and a drive to provide support to others.
This position is based out of our central office in Chicago, IL.
Your Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401k Matching
- Paid Maternal Leave
- Parental Leave
- Learning reimbursement opportunities
Key attributes in our next team member
- Meticulous with an eye for detail
- Critical thinker and creative problem solver
- Solution-oriented
- Reliable
- Independent, yet collaborative at appropriate times
Responsibilities
Core Accounting
- Maintains general ledgers in compliance with GAAP and update monthly.
- Prepares applicable monthly journal entries.
- Analyzes and prepares monthly financials for assigned properties.
- Executes monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.
- Researches and reports financial and operational variances.
- Reviews revenue and contracts, monthly.
- Provides support to the Operations team as needed, regarding financial performance of assigned properties.
- Responds to auditor inquiries as requested.
The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive. However, they are indicative of the types of responsibilities normally performed by the Property Accountant.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with PMS systems such as Entrata is a plus.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Attentive to detail.
- Manages multiple projects and meets goals and deadlines timely and consistently.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.
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The base salary range for this full-time position is base + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
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The Scion Group Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
444 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 2600, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654
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