Job Information
Brookfield Properties Property Accountant in Chicago, Illinois
Location
Brookfield Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300
Business
At Brookfield Properties, we believe retail should be anything but typical. It’s why we’re integrating shopping, dining, entertainment, and more to reimagine retail experiences everywhere. Because for us, retail isn’t just about managing properties or redeveloping malls. It’s about creating inspiring spaces that draw consumers in. It’s about helping our tenants build their brand in a big way. It’s about contributing to our communities. And, more than anything, it’s about bringing people together.
If you’re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.
Job Description
Position Summary
The Property Accountant will be responsible for the accurate and timely recording/reporting of property level financial statement in accordance with GAAP and Company Policies.
Responsibilities
Prepare balance sheet and income statement for assigned portfolio of properties
Analyze, document and record transactions in the Company's JD Edwards general ledger
Prepare and maintain supporting work-papers as specified
Provide detailed explanation of all balance sheet and income statement variances
Calculate tenant CAM charges in accordance with lease terms
Work with internal and external business partners (e.g. Property Management, the Company's financial reporting team)
Document and record ownership-level transactions/adjustments impacting assigned portfolio of properties based on relevant legal documents (e.g. debt agreements, purchase and sales contracts and joint venture agreements).
Keep abreast of the Company’s external accounting/reporting (e.g. reading the company’s Form 10-Q and Supplemental to gain understanding of how transactions were disclosed)
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting /Business
CPA candidate, a plus
Demonstrated experience preparing work-papers supporting accrual-based general ledger information and documentation in response to audit inquiries
Deadline-focused; organized; problem-solving skills
Strong written/oral communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Intermediate level Excel skills
Experience with an ERP general ledger (e.g. JD Edwards), preferred
Accounting experience within the real estate industry, preferred
2 years’ experience in related field
Benefit Information
Competitive compensation
Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1
401(k) Company matching
401(k) Vests on Day 1
Career development programs
Charitable donation matching
Generous Paid Time Off (vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time)
Paid Volunteer Hours
Paid Parental Leave
Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoption options
Wellness and mental health resources
Pet insurance offering
Childcare Assistance
Commuter benefits
A culture on our values of Act with Integrity, Build Mutual Trust, Take Initiative and Win Together.
We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.
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At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. We develop, operate, and manage more than 1000 properties and 380 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It’s a feat that wouldn’t be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don’t simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities — but exceed them, every day.
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