Senior Accountant
Apply NowCompany: Equity Apartments
Location: Chicago, IL 60629
Description:
Job Description
At Equity Residential, we're dedicated to creating thriving communities, and we invite you to be part of our team. Embracing values like Diversity, Sustainability, and Total Wellbeing, we foster a workplace culture of authenticity and collaboration.
How We Deliver a Winning Performance:
What You'll Be Doing:
The Senior Accountant - Reporting/Audit is responsible for overseeing and reviewing the work of Staff Accountants in monthly and quarterly tasks, including cash postings, journal entries, and monthly and quarterly workpapers. Additionally, this role performs general ledger analysis, supports in the annual budgeting process, ancillary accounting work, and assists with any necessary internal/external auditor requests.
Review work of Staff Accountants and complete critical Corporate Accounting tasks and specialized functions - 40%
Audit Liaison for Single Statement audit requests - 25%
Special Accounting projects and subject matter expertise - 35%
What You'll Need to Thrive:
Requirements:
Salary: $71,543 - $98,372 / year; in addition to base salary, a discretionary annual bonus is provided.
The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.
PHYSICAL AND VISUAL ACTIVITIES:
The above describe the physical and visual activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the essential functions of this job. "Commonly associated" is not intended to mean always or only. Reasonable accommodation will be provided as required by law to enable otherwise qualified employees with a known disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Office environment.
About Us
Working for Equity Residential (EQR), a leading multi-family real estate investment trust (REIT), means living our purpose: creating communities where people thrive. It means striving to provide the best in apartment living, speaking boldly about new ideas for innovation, and inspiring creativity in the ways we work together.
Our portfolio of high-quality properties in urban growth markets - New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Southern California, and Denver - provides homes where people most want to live, work and play. We've got the best people in the business, as evidenced by our employee engagement scores and customer loyalty ratings. That's why our employees say they are proud to work at Equity, a company that gives our residents a place where they can Live Remarkably, and offers a culture where our employees have the opportunity to thrive.
Equity Rewards
When you join Equity Residential, you won't be treated as simply another employee - you will be considered a partner in our shared success. As such, we are committed to investing in your personal success through a benefits program that supports your Total Wellbeing.
We recognize that everyone has different needs outside of work. That's why, in addition to a competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision and paid time off), we offer many unique benefits options to employees, like a comprehensive wellness program, pet insurance, new parent benefits, and paid time off for community service projects. In addition to your next job, you can also find your next home with us! Rent discounts on Equity Residential apartment homes are available to our benefits-eligible employees. The amount of the discount offered is determined based on the market, ranging upwards from 20%. Learn more about our Total Wellbeing program here.
Equity Values
At Equity Residential, like our residents, our employees come from everywhere. A richly diverse work environment captures top talent, cultivates the best ideas, and creates the widest possible platform for success. By focusing on inclusion, these differences are harnessed to create value - in ideas, business practices, relationships, and employee engagement. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees can thrive.
All aspects of the employment process are merit-based. Every Equity employee is expected to maintain a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Equity Residential does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, sexual/gender identity/expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship status, military (including uniformed service member or protected veteran) status, marital status, genetic characteristic or information, ancestry or any other characteristic protected by law. Equity Residential also prohibits retaliation against individuals who report harassment or discrimination, or participate in investigations into such conduct.
At Equity Residential, we're dedicated to creating thriving communities, and we invite you to be part of our team. Embracing values like Diversity, Sustainability, and Total Wellbeing, we foster a workplace culture of authenticity and collaboration.
How We Deliver a Winning Performance:
- Question Authority
- Walk the Talk
- Share Knowledge
- Listen, not just Hear
- See the Glass Half Full
- Take Educated Risks
- Enjoy the Ride
- Share the Spotlight
- Do the Right Thing
- Test Your Limits
What You'll Be Doing:
The Senior Accountant - Reporting/Audit is responsible for overseeing and reviewing the work of Staff Accountants in monthly and quarterly tasks, including cash postings, journal entries, and monthly and quarterly workpapers. Additionally, this role performs general ledger analysis, supports in the annual budgeting process, ancillary accounting work, and assists with any necessary internal/external auditor requests.
Review work of Staff Accountants and complete critical Corporate Accounting tasks and specialized functions - 40%
- Reviews and approves journal entries and monthly workpapers prepared by Staff Accountants.
- Prepares operating statements for Corporate entities.
- Primary subject matter expert for ancillary income accounting, including review of money received and preparing monthly amortization analysis.
- Oversee work of Staff Accountants, and appropriately mentor and train.
Audit Liaison for Single Statement audit requests - 25%
- Serves as the main point of contact for inquiries on any accounting subject matter from external auditors.
- Prepares special audit workpapers, bank confirmations, etc., as well as gathers work papers and schedules annually.
Special Accounting projects and subject matter expertise - 35%
- Works with Manager/Director on special financial analysis projects.
- Prepares schedules for 10-K/10-Q footnote disclosure.
- Participates in different aspects of the annual budgeting process.
- Performs other accounting duties as necessary
What You'll Need to Thrive:
- A Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance and 2-5 years applicable accounting experience is required.
- Must be detail oriented with excellent analytical and written/verbal communication skills.
- Must have strong delegation skills and the capability to oversee the work of others and effectively motivate staff.
- Must be able to organize, prioritize workload and work on numerous projects/tasks at one time, and be conscientious of deadlines.
- Computer literacy required - Intermediate excel skills required, Google Apps familiarity, and previous experience working in accounting systems strongly preferred.
Requirements:
- Licenses/Certifications:CPA status is preferred and encouraged, but not required.
Machines, Tools and Equipment, Software: - Computer w/Internet and e-mail capabilities, telephone, facsimile, photocopier. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred, along with experience with Google Apps for Business.
Salary: $71,543 - $98,372 / year; in addition to base salary, a discretionary annual bonus is provided.
The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.
PHYSICAL AND VISUAL ACTIVITIES:
- Ability to hear and speak well enough to converse verbally over the phone and in-person (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken or written word).
- Ability to interpret, evaluate and communicate detailed written or verbal instructions to others accurately and easily.
- Able to see well enough to use the computer effectively and read written communications.
- Ability to lift, push, pull or carry up to 15 pounds for the dissemination of documents, supplies, materials, etc. to various locations throughout the office/facility. May be required to climb stairs depending on the property structure.
The above describe the physical and visual activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the essential functions of this job. "Commonly associated" is not intended to mean always or only. Reasonable accommodation will be provided as required by law to enable otherwise qualified employees with a known disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Office environment.
About Us
Working for Equity Residential (EQR), a leading multi-family real estate investment trust (REIT), means living our purpose: creating communities where people thrive. It means striving to provide the best in apartment living, speaking boldly about new ideas for innovation, and inspiring creativity in the ways we work together.
Our portfolio of high-quality properties in urban growth markets - New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Southern California, and Denver - provides homes where people most want to live, work and play. We've got the best people in the business, as evidenced by our employee engagement scores and customer loyalty ratings. That's why our employees say they are proud to work at Equity, a company that gives our residents a place where they can Live Remarkably, and offers a culture where our employees have the opportunity to thrive.
Equity Rewards
When you join Equity Residential, you won't be treated as simply another employee - you will be considered a partner in our shared success. As such, we are committed to investing in your personal success through a benefits program that supports your Total Wellbeing.
We recognize that everyone has different needs outside of work. That's why, in addition to a competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision and paid time off), we offer many unique benefits options to employees, like a comprehensive wellness program, pet insurance, new parent benefits, and paid time off for community service projects. In addition to your next job, you can also find your next home with us! Rent discounts on Equity Residential apartment homes are available to our benefits-eligible employees. The amount of the discount offered is determined based on the market, ranging upwards from 20%. Learn more about our Total Wellbeing program here.
Equity Values
At Equity Residential, like our residents, our employees come from everywhere. A richly diverse work environment captures top talent, cultivates the best ideas, and creates the widest possible platform for success. By focusing on inclusion, these differences are harnessed to create value - in ideas, business practices, relationships, and employee engagement. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees can thrive.
All aspects of the employment process are merit-based. Every Equity employee is expected to maintain a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Equity Residential does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, sexual/gender identity/expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship status, military (including uniformed service member or protected veteran) status, marital status, genetic characteristic or information, ancestry or any other characteristic protected by law. Equity Residential also prohibits retaliation against individuals who report harassment or discrimination, or participate in investigations into such conduct.