Lincoln Property Company
Job Overview
We are seeking a Property Accountant to serve as a financial expert for a portfolio of complex properties. The role focuses on accurate reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
Responsibilities
Maintain accurate and timely financial records, including budgets and forecasts.
Collaborate with property managers to ensure consistency and operational effectiveness.
Implement company-wide property management accounting and reporting initiatives.
Prepare monthly reporting packages for institutional owners and asset managers.
Track debt covenant reporting deadlines and submit required reports.
Prepare and review monthly accruals and straight‑line rent journal entries.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
Record tax basis entries for year‑end and create tax and audit work papers.
Ensure delinquency reports are accurate and address serious delinquencies.
Work closely with lease administrators and monitor lease terminology.
Monitor cash, make timely payments, and prepare funding reports.
Assist in budget preparation and provide analysis to property managers.
Upload budgets into accounting software and review for accuracy.
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
Track tenant upfit allowances using Excel and job costing software.
Maintain fixed asset listings and depreciation.
Analyze data from multiple sources and provide complete answers to owners.
Prepare personal property tax listings and monitor sales/use tax.
Work 40‑45 hours per week based on reporting cycles.
Handle additional duties as assigned by Assistant Controller.
Desired Competency, Experience and Skills
Four‑year degree in Accounting required.
3 years of real estate and/or public accounting experience preferred.
GAAP experience required.
Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
Professional communication skills and high degree of professionalism.
Team oriented with ability to build effective relationships.
First 90 days in the office for training; then hybrid schedule up to 2 days per week WFH.
Part‑time available with prorated salary and bonus.
High proficiency in Excel; MRI and/or Yardi preferred; FAS asset software.
CPA license required.
Pay Range $90,000 USD – $98,000 USD
Location Chicago, IL
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Responsibilities
Maintain accurate and timely financial records, including budgets and forecasts.
Collaborate with property managers to ensure consistency and operational effectiveness.
Implement company-wide property management accounting and reporting initiatives.
Prepare monthly reporting packages for institutional owners and asset managers.
Track debt covenant reporting deadlines and submit required reports.
Prepare and review monthly accruals and straight‑line rent journal entries.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
Record tax basis entries for year‑end and create tax and audit work papers.
Ensure delinquency reports are accurate and address serious delinquencies.
Work closely with lease administrators and monitor lease terminology.
Monitor cash, make timely payments, and prepare funding reports.
Assist in budget preparation and provide analysis to property managers.
Upload budgets into accounting software and review for accuracy.
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
Track tenant upfit allowances using Excel and job costing software.
Maintain fixed asset listings and depreciation.
Analyze data from multiple sources and provide complete answers to owners.
Prepare personal property tax listings and monitor sales/use tax.
Work 40‑45 hours per week based on reporting cycles.
Handle additional duties as assigned by Assistant Controller.
Desired Competency, Experience and Skills
Four‑year degree in Accounting required.
3 years of real estate and/or public accounting experience preferred.
GAAP experience required.
Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
Professional communication skills and high degree of professionalism.
Team oriented with ability to build effective relationships.
First 90 days in the office for training; then hybrid schedule up to 2 days per week WFH.
Part‑time available with prorated salary and bonus.
High proficiency in Excel; MRI and/or Yardi preferred; FAS asset software.
CPA license required.
Pay Range $90,000 USD – $98,000 USD
Location Chicago, IL
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