Senior Accountant (Hybrid - Chicago, IL)

Our client is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. Our client shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces, and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities. Our client is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $18.0 billion, operations in over 80 countries, and a global workforce of more than 93,000 as of December 31, 2019.

We are seeking a Senior Accountant on a contract basis to help support their ongoing business needs. This role is hybrid; in-office 2-3 days per week (Right now it's a Tuesday and Thursday in-office pattern).

Our Senior Accountant performs a variety of professional-level accounting duties involved in preparing, verifying, reconciling, maintaining, and analyzing moderately complex financial transactions, statements, records, and reports. You will maintain the accuracy of the ledgers and financial systems; assist in the preparation of assigned budgets, annual audit, and quarter and year-end closings.

Responsibilities:

• Process revenue transactions, reconcile loan servicing platforms with the general ledger, and ensure accurate documentation for revenue recognition.
• Manage daily cash receipts, accounts receivable, and escrow balances for mortgage closings.
• Record month-end journal entries and support monthly/quarterly financial statement analysis.
• Review and validate commission calculations and accruals.
• Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement reconciliations; escalate issues as necessary.
• Support the preparation of financial statements for SEC and regulatory filings.
• Assist with SOX compliance and audits, including walkthroughs, audit schedules, and responding to auditor questions.
• Collaborate with Capital Markets, regional, and global teams.
• Lead or support ad hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA a plus.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience.
• Commercial real estate or banking industry experience preferred.
• Advanced accounting and analytical skills.
• Strong Excel and spreadsheet application skills; PeopleSoft and AI tools are a plus.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Willingness to take on new challenges and thrive in a dynamic environment.

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.