Junior Property Accountant

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We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Scion is paving a path in student living and we’re seeking a talented Junior Property Accountant to join us in executing our vision. This position will focus on providing financial reporting and key insights into the performance of Scion’s communities. The Junior Property Accountant will use a sense of curiosity to resolve variances and develop a financial narrative to drive business decisions.

The Junior Property Accountant is a critical thinker who excels in a fast-paced, agile, corporate environment. This role demands principled thinking, well-honed problem-solving skills, a stubborn refusal to settle, and an appreciation of bold innovation. For FLSA purposes, this position is exempt.

This position will be based out of Scion's Chicago corporate headquarters and require being fully onsite.

Your Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Paid Maternal Leave
• Parental Leave
• Learning reimbursement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Runs processes to prepare and post monthly journal entries.
• Executes monthly bank reconciliation of all property-level bank accounts.
• Maintains general ledgers in compliance with GAAP monthly.
• Review GL Coding and process reclass entries.
• Prepares and posts monthly/ad hoc journal entries.
• Provides support to the Property Accounting team as needed, regarding financial performance of assigned properties.
• Update Real Estate and Personal Property Tax data in the ITAM software module based on tax partner recommendations.
• Provide coverage to the AR Specialist position.
• Provides support to auditor inquiries as requested.
• Other duties as required.

The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive. However, they are indicative of the types of responsibilities normally performed by the Junior Property Accountant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred or 0-2 years of relevant work experience in an accounting function.
• Highly developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with PMS systems such as Entrata is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attentive to detail.
• Manages multiple projects and meets goals and deadlines timely and consistently.
• Versatile, flexible, and thrives in an environment where there are constantly changing priorities.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Works well independently and as a member of various teams.

Operational Details

• Job location is based at Scion's Chicago corporate headquarters
• Working hours consist of standard daytime business hours

The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law.

The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment.

The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.

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The base salary range for this full-time position is base + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.

Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Illinois Pay Range

$50,000—$60,000 USD