Accounting Advisory Senior Associate

Green Key Resources · Greater chicago area, United States

Our client is a prestigious accounting and advisory firm, looking to hire an Accounting Advisory Senior Associate or Accounting Advisory Manager for its real estate group. This company offers impressive work-life balance / flexibility!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly close processes, overseeing bank reconciliations, journal entries, financial statement preparation, and reporting packages to ensure accurate and timely delivery to client management teams.
• Oversee transaction-related accounting and advisory services, including purchase price allocations, opening balance sheet preparation, and gain or loss calculations, ensuring accuracy and alignment with client objectives.
• Collaborate with audit and tax professionals to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions that address clients’ accounting, tax, and compliance needs.
• Coordinate audit and tax requests, serving as a key liaison between client management and internal service teams to ensure efficient communication and timely resolution of issues.
• Advise real estate clients on accounting and tax matters related to entity structuring, transaction planning, business process improvements, and workflow optimization.
• Review staff-prepared testing, analyses, and workpapers across key accounting areas, including cash, accounts receivable and payable, fixed assets, revenue recognition, operating expenses, and debt compliance.
• Identify complex accounting and business issues, develop practical solutions, and communicate findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and client stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and delivering high-quality work, actionable insights, and exceptional client service.
• Coach and mentor team members by providing technical guidance, constructive feedback, and ongoing support for professional growth and development.
• Maintain current knowledge of accounting, auditing, and tax standards relevant to the real estate industry, and lead training initiatives to promote technical excellence and compliance with best practices.
• Lead special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned, including process improvement, operational efficiency, and technology integration.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Active CPA license or eligibility to obtain one, with 150 credit hours completed.
• 3+ years of experience in public accounting
• Experience with real estate clients
• A strong commitment to client service, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, colleagues, and cross-functional teams.
• A team-oriented mindset and a willingness to contribute to a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
• Reliable daily transportation and the ability to travel between client sites and office locations as needed.