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Staff Accountant

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Remote
3 Locations
66K-68K Annually
Junior
Remote
3 Locations
66K-68K Annually
Junior
Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile accounts, and support month-end and year-end close. Maintain general ledger, complete monthly reporting, assist audits, and coordinate property integrations. Oversee accuracy and timeliness of property management accounting and support training and development of junior accountants.
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Make your next move an expert one.

At Colliers it’s not our success that sets us apart, it’s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities.

Why Colliers?

Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers’ continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.

***This position is a remote role supporting the East Coast Client Accounting ***

About you

As a Staff Accountant, you are an accounting professional ready to take the next step in your career while supporting a local property portfolio. You thrive in a deadline-driven environment and take pride in delivering accurate financial reporting for your assigned properties. With strong analytical skills, you identify issues, provide insightful analysis of monthly financial reports, and continually seek opportunities to improve processes and efficiency. You also enjoy sharing your knowledge and expertise, serving as a resource to others and assisting with the training and development of new accountants.

In this role, you will

  • Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.

  • Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure proper documentation of financial transactions.

  • Successfully complete monthly reporting and assist your Accounting Manager in audit processes.

  • Successfully coordinate the integration of new properties into the accounting workflow.

  • Overseeing the accuracy and productivity of all property management accounting and financial activities.

  • Ensuring all accounting reporting and scheduled check runs are accurate and all deadlines are met.

What you'll bring

  • Minimum of 2+ years of progressive property accounting experience within the commercial real estate industry.

  • Demonstrated ability to work with computer applications, including Excel, Word & Yardi, MRI

  • Third Party Management Experience

  • Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills

Pursuant to the laws regarding job postings where the position is in, Colliers is disclosing the following information:

Area/Location Specific: Remote/East Coast

Approximate salary Range for this Role: $65,801 - $68,000

Our compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all national locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are provided options for employer subsidized medical benefits including RX, dental, vision as well as employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance and short-term / long-term disability. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes an employer match. Employees will also receive 10 days of sick leave and a minimum of 15-days vacation annually.  Certain senior-level roles are eligible for unlimited time off.  Employees will also enjoy 10 paid holidays plus two personal flex days throughout the calendar year.  Twelve weeks (for birth parents) and 4 weeks (for non-birth parents, including adoptive/foster parents) for paid parental leave will also be available for use after successful completion of 90 days of employment. Individuals may be eligible for different or additional benefits under applicable state law.

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Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

Colliers respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of any actual or perceived membership in any protected category including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

Colliers Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60606

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