Senior Property Accountant Jobs in Illinois
Senior Property Accountant jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago and other Illinois metros, with employers like CohnReznick, EY, and StepStoneGroup hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole.
Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Vice President, Commercial Real Estate is responsible for identifying, structuring, closing, monitoring, and servicing commercial real-estate loan opportunities of varying complexity. The complexity of loan opportunities and portfolio responsibilities are larger than lower level lender roles. The SVP is responsible for ensuring that all loan decisions, actions, and recommendations are based on an accurate and thorough understanding of each customer's financial needs, market characteristics, and conditions, and comply with all laws, regulations, and Stifel Bank policy.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate, analyze, and recommend various types of commercial real-estate loans with recommendations for approval
- Underwrite opportunities, analyze financial statements, and develop cash flow models to be utilized in support of commercial loans
- Manage the overall documentation process and negotiate Credit Agreements to facilitate closing of approved loans
- Prepare and lead ongoing credit evaluations, quarterly reporting, and financial statement analysis, risk rating, regulatory reviews, and annual reviews
- Monitor and report the financial performance of an existing portfolio
- Expectation to mentor, incorporate, and educate CRE analysts and other associates
- Interface with other Stifel divisions and customers as needed
- Lead various commercial lending projects as needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Understand and comply with all regulations
- Advanced knowledge of financial statement analysis, credit analysis, and credit portfolio management
- Advanced knowledge of the loan market and various industry (OCC and FDIC) regulations
- Effectively communicate (written and oral) with prospective borrowers, partner banks, investment bankers, equity research analysts, and executive management
- Ability to understand the parts, causes and potential outcomes of issues and problems, and to implement information or formulate corrective actions
- Strong business acumen with ability to work collaboratively and cross functionally
- Proven track record of multi-tasking and working under a heavy workload with changing priorities
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting or another business-related field or equivalent experience.
Minimum Required: 7-10 years' of related work experience in corporate/commercial lending, commercial real estate lending, debt capital markets, finance, or accounting.
LICENSES & CREDENTIALS
Minimum Required: None
SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
COMPENSATION RANGE
- Salary: USD $175,000.00/Yr. - USD $225,000.00/Yr.
Actual salaries may vary, and may be based on several factors, including but not limited to each candidate’s qualifications, skills, and overall competencies for the position. The base salary is one component of Stifel’s overall compensation package for each individual employee. Other benefits and offerings include, but not limited to, discretionary bonuses, health / dental / vision / prescription insurance offerings, Stifel Total Health Connect, flexible spending accounts, tuition & certification assistance programs, paid time off, and much, much more!
Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
ABOUT STIFEL
Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients’ money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.
While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.
Stifel’s bank and trust companies are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. If you would like more information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity rights and protections, please review the following information: Know Your Rights.
Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Senior Property Accountant Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CohnReznick4

- EY2

- StepStoneGroup2

- KPMG1

- Stifel1

Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing7
- Investment & Asset Management3
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior property accountant jobs across Illinois.
- Three to five years of property accounting experience in commercial or multifamily real estate
- Proficiency in Yardi, MRI, or comparable property management accounting software
- Experience preparing CAM reconciliations, operating expense billings, and tenant statements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Knowledge of ASC 842 lease accounting standards and straight-line rent calculations
- CPA license or active progress toward CPA licensure preferred for senior-level roles
Senior Property Accountant Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How many senior property accountant jobs are there in Illinois?
There are 10+ senior property accountant openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.
How much do senior property accountants make in Illinois?
Senior property accountants in Illinois earn a median of about $80,230 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $54,510 for the lowest 10% to over $131,990 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Illinois cities have the most senior property accountant jobs?
Chicago have the most senior property accountant openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire senior property accountants in Illinois?
Employers hiring senior property accountants in Illinois include CohnReznick, EY, and StepStoneGroup, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote senior property accountant jobs in Illinois?
Yes. About 60% of senior property accountant openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.
How do I apply for senior property accountant jobs in Illinois?
You can apply to senior property accountant jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.
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