Property Accountant

Come join the growing team at Bender Companies! 

Bender Companies is an owner-operator specializing in the acquisition and management of value-add multifamily properties. Since its inception in 2011, Bender Companies has established a proven track record of high performing investments through strategic acquisitions, mitigating risk, and effective management.  

We are a high growth company that values workplace inclusion, integrity, and initiative. If you are looking for a company where you can see your impact makes a difference in the company, this may be the place for you.  

What We Are Looking For:

Bender Companies is looking for a Property Accountant. We are looking for someone who has at least one year of work experience in accounting or someone out of college with an accounting degree.  

Compensation: $70,000-$75,000 

Here are some things that will make you successful: 

• Positive attitude and willingness to work toward a common goal of providing quality workforce housing for our residents 
• Knowledge of financial management 
• Experience with bank reconciliations and financial review 
• Ability to stay organized and handle multiple projects 
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field preferred 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) 
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills 
• Experience working with Appfolio or similar property management software is a plus! 
• 1 year+ of accounting experience in the apartment industry is a plus! 

What You Will Be Doing:

As a Property Accountant, you will work with the operations team and will have primary responsibility for providing accounting support for a Bender Companies portfolio of 8-10 apartment communities. 

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Preparation of journal entries, including posting reclassifications, with appropriate supporting back-up documentation. 
• Review, approve, and pay vendor invoices in a timely and accurate manner. 
• Prepare journal entries, including reclassifications, with proper supporting documentation. 
• Perform monthly reviews of income statements to ensure accurate coding of income and expenses; reclassify any miscoded transactions and provide variance explanations as needed. 
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations for property accounts, ensuring timely resolution of all reconciling items in the following accounting period. 
• Reconcile and review escrow accounts for real estate taxes, insurance, and other reserves on a monthly basis. 
• Review financial statement packages to ensure internal consistency across all system-generated schedules; document and explain any reconciling differences (e.g., security deposits, aged A/R). 
• Analyze monthly and quarterly financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and related forecasts. 
• Assist in preparing monthly investor reports, including variance analysis, property updates, and key performance indicators (KPIs). 
• Maintain detailed supporting workpapers for all balance sheet accounts, including accounts receivable, prepaid revenues and expenses, accruals, and mortgage escrow balances. 
• Support accounting for property acquisitions and dispositions by reviewing transaction documents and preparing related GAAP-compliant journal entries. 
• Collaborate with the Bender acquisitions team on financial due diligence activities. 
• Assist asset management with the preparation and submission of reserve replacement draw requests to lenders. 
• Communicate financial information and respond to requests from third-party owners, auditors, lenders, and internal stakeholders. 
• Support property managers in resolving tenant billing disputes. 
• Participate in staff meetings and contribute to company-wide projects and special initiatives.  

Where You Will Work:

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

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.