Senior Accounting Analyst

What We are Looking For: 

We are seeking an Sr. Accounting Analyst to join our accounting team. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong blend of accounting and financial analysis skills.

We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented, analytical, and naturally curious. They enjoy working with numbers, identifying trends, solving problems, and understanding the financial drivers behind business performance.

Compensation: $95,000/yr-$105,000/yr

Here are some things that will make you successful:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, with some Finance background preferred 

• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate or property management.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to identify issues, investigate root causes, and implement solutions.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets.

• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both accounting and other teams. 

• CPA certification (preferred)

• Hands-on experience with property management accounting software (preferred)

What you will be doing:   

The Sr. Accounting Analyst will be responsible for core accounting functions, including account reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and month-end close activities, while also supporting financial analysis, process improvements, and special projects.

Core responsibilities include:  

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and account reconciliations.

• Assist accounting manager with payroll billbacks

• Draft corporate budget and assist with monthly classifications and financial review

• Calculate and reconcile monthly CAM charges, percent rent and management fees. 

• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts for accuracy and completeness.

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.

• Prepare supporting schedules and financial analyses.

• Review financial statements and identify unusual trends, errors, or inconsistencies.

• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Analysis & Problem Solving

• Investigate accounting discrepancies and determine root causes.

• Perform variance analysis and provide meaningful explanations for financial results.

• Identify accounting process inefficiencies and recommend improvements. 

• Develop tools, reports, and metrics that improve decision-making.

• Collaborate with asset management, acquisitions, and property management teams to resolve financial issues.

Projects & Process Improvement

• Lead and support special projects related to accounting 

• Assist with system implementations, process automation, and workflow improvements.

• Evaluate existing processes and recommend scalable solutions.

• Participate in acquisitions, asset management, and other strategic initiatives as needed.

• Create and maintain documentation for accounting procedures and controls.

• Facilitate and oversee new acquisition property setup including all credit accounts, utilities, banking, treasury management, accounting and financial accounts within our software, etc.

Where you will work:  

This position will require you to work in-person at our corporate office in River North, Chicago. 

Why work for Bender Companies:   

• 90% employer-paid coverage of base Medical Insurance plan  

• 75% employer-paid coverage of base Dental Insurance plan  

• 75% employer-paid coverage of Vision Insurance plan  

• 401K with company match  

• 11 Paid Holidays  

• 2 weeks of annual PTO  

• 16 hours of personal time  

• Exciting company growth and potential for career advancement  

• Supportive Team  

• Mission focused on providing quality workforce housing 

Background checks will be performed on all qualified applicants. 

Equal opportunity employer.