Accountant

The Salem Group
Oak Brook, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/17/2022 CLOSED ON 4/15/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at The Salem Group?

The Salem Group is a professional staffing firm in the Chicagoland area. We are proud to match talented Accounting & Finance professionals with reputable employers.

Work with a leading multifamily property owner and operator who own and
manage land lease communities across the United States!

We are currently hiring for an Accountant in Oak Brook, IL.

Your responsibilities as the Accountant will include:

  • Support property managers in your portfolio with rent roll corrections, tenant balances corrections, review and assistance as needed
  • Prepare and enter journal entries for month-end close (accruals, depreciation, amortization, capitalization and true-up entries)
  • Review and ensure payables have accurate GL codes and proper approvals
  • Review and ensure accounts receivable for reasonableness and accuracy; work with property managers to ensure rent roll accuracy.
  • Review and process expense approvals
  • Analyze variances, review ledger details and record adjusted entries on assigned accounts

Who qualifies for the Accountant role?

  • Candidates with at least 5 years of hands on accounting experience
  • Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree (Accounting)
  • Candidates who are able to work in Excel every day (ability to run and maintain accruals)
  • Candidates with financial modeling skills, a plus
  • CPA Certification or Certification in process, a plus

What hours will you work as the Accountant?

  • Monday - Friday
  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Stable, consistent work schedule

How much will you earn as the Accountant?

  • Starting pay is $29.00 per hour
  • Get paid weekly
  • Direct deposit available
  • Referral and performance bonuses available

Why apply for the Accountant position?

  • Temp to hire opportunity with a reputable company
  • Excellent benefits and starting pay
  • Bonus paid days off, holiday pay, referral and performance bonuses and more!
  • Immediate opportunity available!

Submit your information and one of our friendly Staffing Managers will contact you to discuss this role further.

EEO

The Salem Group provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other category protected by law.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

  • Office

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
The Salem Group offers virtual interviews

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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