Job Description

Come join the growing team at Bender Companies!

Bender Companies is an owner-operator specializing in the acquisition and management of value-addmultifamily properties. Since itsinceptionin 2011, Bender Companies hasestablisheda proventrack recordof high performing investments through strategic acquisitions, mitigating risk, and effective management. Today, Bender Companies owns andoperates28 properties throughout the Midwest withnearly 6,000units.

We are a high growth company that values integrity, initiative, and inclusion. If you are looking for a company where you can see your impact make a difference in the company, this may be the place for you.

What We are Looking For:

Weare seeking an Sr. Accounting Analyst to join our accounting team.This role is ideal for a professional with a strong blend of accounting and financial analysis skills.

We’relooking for someone whois detail-oriented, analytical, and naturally curious. They enjoy working with numbers,identifyingtrends, solving problems, and understanding the financial drivers behind business performance.

Compensation:$95,000/yr-$105,000/yr

Here are some things that will make you successful:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, with some Finance background preferred 

• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate or property management.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability toidentifyissues, investigate root causes, and implement solutions.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets.

• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both accounting and other teams. 

• CPAcertification (preferred)

• Hands-on experience with property management accounting software (preferred)

What you will be doing:

The Sr. Accounting Analyst willbe responsible forcore accounting functions, including account reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and month-end close activities, while also supporting financial analysis, process improvements, and special projects.

Core responsibilities include:

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and account reconciliations.

• Assistaccounting manager with payroll billbacks

• Draft corporate budget andassistwith monthly classifications and financial review

• Calculate and reconcile monthly CAM charges, percent rent and management fees. 

• Analyze balancesheetand incomestatement accountsfor accuracy and completeness.

• Assistwith month-end and year-end close processes.

• Prepare supporting schedules and financial analyses.

• Review financial statements andidentifyunusual trends, errors, or inconsistencies.

• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Analysis & Problem Solving

• Investigate accounting discrepancies anddetermineroot causes.

• Perform variance analysis and provide meaningful explanations for financial results.

• Identifyaccounting process inefficiencies and recommend improvements. 

• Develop tools, reports, and metrics that improve decision-making.

• Collaborate with asset management, acquisitions, and property management teams to resolve financial issues.

Projects & Process Improvement

• Lead and support special projects related to accounting 

• Assistwith system implementations, process automation, and workflow improvements.

• Evaluate existing processes and recommend scalable solutions.

• Participate in acquisitions, asset management, and other strategic initiatives as needed.

• Create andmaintaindocumentation for accounting procedures and controls.

• Facilitate and oversee new acquisition property setup including all credit accounts, utilities, banking, treasury management, accounting and financial accounts within our software, etc.

Where you will work:

This position will require you to work in-person at our corporate office in River North, Chicago

Why work for Bender Companies:

• 90% employer-paid coverage of base Medical Insurance plan

• 75% employer-paid coverage of base Dental Insurance plan

• 75% employer-paid coverage of Vision Insurance plan

• 401K with company match

• 11 Paid Holidays

• 2 weeks of annual PTO

• 16 hours of personal time

• Exciting company growth and potential for career advancement

• Supportive Team

• Mission focused on providing quality workforce housing

Background checks will be performed on all qualified applicants.

Equal opportunityemployer.