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Accountant

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With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career!

ELS is hiring for the position of Accountant in Chicago, Illinois.

What you'll do:

The Cash Accountant/Bank Rec Lead develops, maintains and recommends policies and procedures to improve the efficiency, accuracy and completion of financial reports and reconciliations. This position maintains responsibility for a portfolio of property bank recs, recording of journal entries, and research of complex variances related to Bank and Book activity.

Your job will include:

  • Reconcile complex bank accounts daily and balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Examine ledger details, analyze transactions and adjust entries when necessary.
  • Prepare quarterly aging schedule of outstanding reconciling items.
  • Identify and propose recommendations for changes and improvements to accounting policies and procedures.
  • Lead projects that streamline and improve the monthly close process, including software integration and implementation projects.
  • Maintain daily communications with property managers and property accountants.

Experience & skills you need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
  • At least two years of accounting experience.
  • Strong understanding of accounting concepts, with a focus on journal entries and bank reconciliations.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure, drive projects to completion and meet deadlines. Encouraged to be proactive and results-driven.
  • Strong financial acumen, including problem-solving and critical thinking. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401(k) employer match, and paid vacations, holidays, and sick time.

We invite you to visit our web site at for additional information regarding our exceptional resort communities.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants.

Estimated compensation for this position in the states of BC, CA, CO, IL, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, VT and WA is:

Annual Salary: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00

The salary listed is an estimate and not guaranteed. A salary offer will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to the base pay and our benefits, some positions are eligible for bonuses, sales commissions, or incentive pay.

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