Senior 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 an experienced Senior Property Accountant to join our growing accounting team. We are looking for someone who has at least three years of work experience in accounting and preferably someone that has worked in the Real Estate industry. CPA is a plus. 

Compensation: $80,000-$90,000 

Here are some things that will make you successful: 

• 3 years+ of accounting experience in the apartment industry. 
• Positive attitude and willingness to work toward a common goal of providing quality workforce housing for our residents 
• Knowledge of financial management 
• Experience completing bank reconciliations and financial reviews 
• Ability to stay organized and handle multiple projects 
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field preferred 
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel 
• Experience working with Appfolio or similar property management software 
• Strong communication and problem solving skills 

What You Will Be Doing:

As a Senior Property Accountant you will be responsible for a subset of the company’s portfolio of assets. Completing bank reconciliations, approving bills, posting journal entries, preparing financial statements, monitor corporate accounts and more. 

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 both property and corporate accounts, including company credit cards, 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.