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Heitman

Associate (Accountant)

Heitman, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Founded in 1966, Heitman LLC is a global real estate investment management firm with over $36 billion in assets under management. Heitman’s real estate investment strategies include direct investments in the equity or debt capitalization of a property or in the securities of listed and publicly traded real estate companies. Heitman serves a global client base with clients from North American, European, Middle Eastern and Asia-Pacific institutions, pension plans, foundations and corporations and individual investors. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in Los Angeles, London, Luxembourg, Frankfurt, Munich, Warsaw, Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, and Melbourne, Heitman’s over 300 employees offer specialized expertise – from a specific discipline to local insight.Job Description

Our Chicago office is seeking an Associate (Accountant) in Investor Accounting.The responsibilities of an Associate, Investor Accounting include, but are not limited to:Learn on-the-job accounting and/or financial reporting principles and Investor Accounting processesDemonstrate ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and complete work with little directionExhibit time management skills by developing and executing specific goals in an agreed upon timeframeSuccessfully participate in three to four busy cycles (valuations, quarter-end, audit, business plans) of a fund/accountAssist in the preparation of financial statements, supporting schedules, and related footnotesHelp prepare schedules in compliance with IM agreement(s), JV agreement(s), and PM checklist(s)Assist in the preparation of quarterly property and debt valuationsAdminister and report using NCREIF and Yardi dataReview and understand Real Estate Information Standards (REIS) handbooks and manualsExhibit knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, and the analysis and reporting of financial data (including assets, liability, equity, balance sheets, expenses, cash flow, and credits, returns and IRRs)Understand the governing agreements between Heitman and the clientQualifications

We are seeking individuals who meet the following criteria:High performing accounting graduateStrong verbal and written communication skillsCPA or intention to obtain CPA preferredAbility to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguityAbility to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levelsProficiency in Microsoft ExcelAdditional Information

Interested professionals should apply via our website at www.heitman.com. Please make sure to select “careers” under the About tab to submit your cover letter and resume.

If you are a Heitman employee, please make sure to apply using your Heitman email address.NO PHONE CALLS PLEASEEqual Employment Opportunity: Heitman is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical, medical or mental disability or condition (including, without limitation, HIV and AIDS), developmental disability, handicap, denial of family and medical care leave, denial of pregnancy leave, domestic partner status, status as a victim of sexual or domestic violence (or familial relationship to such victim), veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, arrest records, citizenship status, criminal history that has been expunged, unfavorable discharge from the military, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

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