Property Accountant Jobs in Illinois

Location

GGP Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300

Business

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, GGP is a leading retail real estate company with a portfolio of 95+ high-performing retail assets, encompassing over 95 million square feet of space across the United States. As an owner-operator, we’re committed to creating vibrant destinations that bring people and brands together. With a team of 1,200+ employees and a legacy of leadership in retail real estate, we’re shaping the future of the industry by delivering exceptional value to our partners and the communities we serve.

If you’re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Position Summary

The A/R Accountant is responsible for the timely collection of rents and other tenant charges, ensuring compliance with Company policies and lease terms. This role performs account analysis, reconciliation, and supports reporting while ensuring data integrity within tenant systems. This position also identifies, resolves, or escalates tenant issues while supporting internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze aged receivables reports and system information to prioritize tenant outreach.
• Conduct collection efforts on base rents and other charges for assigned tenant accounts in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Provide responsive customer service to both tenants and internal stakeholders to ensure tenant commitments are fulfilled.
• Interpret lease language for management review to address tenant inquiries.
• Identify account issues and resolve independently or escalate to management and recommend appropriate actions for delinquent accounts such as default or litigation.
• Reconcile tenant accounts, ensuring accurate application of payments and charges using available tools and systems.
• Execute collections strategies across account statuses, including unpaid current, prior month, payment arrangements, and promissory notes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date collection notes in accounting system(s).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• At least 1 year of experience with ERP or general ledger systems required; experience with JD Edwards and/or Yardi is a plus.
• Real estate accounting experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritize effectively.
• Solid problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with strong documentation practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Compensation

Salary type: Exempt

Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly

Annual Base Salary Range: $55,000 - $75,000

Annual Bonus: 10%

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 (i.e., 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.