Staff Accountant

Company Description

Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Chicago, GEM Realty Capital is a strategically integrated real estate investment firm specializing in private and public market opportunities. GEM tactically invests across the U.S. real estate ecosystem through GEM Realty Properties, GEM Realty Securities, and GEM Realty Tactical Opportunities. GEM actively invests across property types and geographies as well as throughout the four quadrants of real estate: public, private, debt, and equity. GEM has a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that rewards hard work and integrity and provides opportunities for professional growth.

Position Overview

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 team and excellent training and development opportunities.

Key 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.

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
• Willingness to work onsite twice weekly

Compensation

It is expected that the base salary for this Chicago-based position will be $70,000-$75,000. Actual salary for this position will vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees will be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and company performance.

Perks and benefits

• Culture: Hybrid work environment, biweekly in-office lunches, regular opportunities for collaboration across the firm including coffee chats and other social events
• Community Impact: Company-wide commitment to regular service opportunities, highly engaged Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee, and an active ESG committee to strengthen our positive impact on our tenants, employees, and communities in which we live and invest
• Financial: Competitive salary and benefits, 401(k) match, and life insurance
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, HSA with employer contribution, fully paid primary/secondary caregiver leave

GEM values a diverse workforce and encourages all applicants 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.