GEM Realty Capital, Inc.: Staff Accountant - GEM Realty Properties (Chicago, IL)

Description of Firm

Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Chicago, GEM Realty Capital (“GEM”) is an integrated real estate  investment firm with over $5 billion of assets under management. GEM invests in private-market real estate assets  through GEM Realty Properties and in publicly traded real estate securities through GEM Realty Securities.  

Description of Job

GEM is looking for a Staff Accountant in its financial reporting department that services GEM Realty Properties.  The ideal candidate is a fast learner, highly analytical, able to multitask, intellectually curious, has good time  management skills, can work independently as well as in a group, and is confident in their ability to handle a variety  of responsibilities. The position offers the opportunity to be a crucial member of the GEM team with exceptional  career development opportunities.  

Description of Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting packages for assigned properties/assets.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations. 
• Review and analyze financial data of assigned properties/assets. 
• Work with property management team to resolve any issues. 
• Prepare quarterly tax projections. 
• Assist the tax preparer in completing the annual tax return. 
• Prepare lender and partner reports to comply with the financial reporting requirements
• Work with external auditors and provide answers to their questions/requests.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, including strong academic performance 
• GPA of at least a 3.0 
• CPA or CPA candidate 
• Strong skills in Microsoft office 
• Excellent communication, written and organizational skills

To Apply

Interested candidates should send their cover letters and resumes to the Professional Advancement team at Padvancement@prepforprep.org.  Subject Line should read: "GEM Staff Accountant Application_[Applicant Name]". Cover letters should include salary  expectations, and resumes should include relevant work and/or educational history. No calls, please. EOE. Relocation assistance has not been budgeted for this position. 

GEM values a diverse workforce and encourages all applicants, including women, people of color, LGBT individuals, people  with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign born residents and veterans, to apply. Applicants will not be  discriminated against because of race, color, disability, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, age,  religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status or any protected category by local, state or federal laws.