With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career!
ELS is hiring for the position of Corporate Accountant in Chicago, Illinois.
What you'll do:
The Corporate Accountant assists with the preparation of monthly financial and departmental analysis reports, budgets and forecasts, generation of cost reports, and balance sheet reconciliations. This position advises and supports the corporate and financial reporting departments and drives the implementation of process and reporting efficiencies.
Your job will include:
- Conduct the daily and monthly accounting activities of the monthly financial and departmental analysis, departmental budgets and forecasts; generate cost reports; and reconcile balance sheets; post journal entries and cost allocations; perform account reconciliations; and prepare actual/budget variance analyses.
- Partner with corporate department management to review monthly financials, including actual/budget variances and accruals.
- Partner with the financial planning and corporate departments to prepare budgets and forecasts.
- Support the financial consolidation and reporting and the internal and external audit processes of the com
- Identify, evaluate and support the implementation of opportunities to improve process and reporting activities.
- Create and perform ad hoc queries and analytics as needed.
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Experience & skills you need:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or a combination of education and equivalent experience.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.
- Three or more years of accounting experience.
- Excellent communications, analytical, organizational and technology skills.
- Ability to identify, analyze and solve accounting issues as needed.
In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401(k) employer match, and paid vacations, holidays, and sick time.
We invite you to visit our web site at www.equitylifestyleproperties.com for additional information regarding our exceptional resort communities.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants.
Estimated compensation for this position in the states of CA, CO, IL, MD, MN, NY, and WA is:
Annual Salary: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00
The salary listed is an estimate and not guaranteed. A salary offer will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to the base pay and our benefits, some positions are eligible for bonuses, sales commissions, or incentive pay.