Location: Chicago, IL 60611
Schedule: Day Shift | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Type: Contract

Pay: Flexible depending upon experience, up to $38/hr

Finance & Accounting Specialist – Real Estate Portfolio

LHH is seeking a seasoned Finance & Accounting Specialist to support financial operations across a 10M sq. ft. commercial real estate portfolio. This onsite role in downtown Chicago offers a dynamic opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive financial accuracy, compliance, and strategic reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Liaise between NM finance teams and third-party consultants

• Manage monthly validations and data uploads between PeopleSoft and Yardi

• Lead annual Tax and OPEX reconciliations and revenue budgeting

• Review operating budgets and assist in preparing OPEX, Tax, and Capital Budgets

• Audit tenant billing and ensure lease compliance

• Coordinate tax exemptions and PIN tracking with legal teams

• Support monthly reporting including NOI variance, AR aging, and retail performance

Compliance & Process Optimization

• Monitor property compliance and support purchase workflows

• Track capital projects, Tenant Improvements (TI), and year-end accruals

• Recommend and implement process improvements

• Audit internal procedures for financial and operational integrity

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Communicate building-related issues and identify improvement opportunities

• Contribute to monthly business unit reports and presentations

• Perform additional duties aligned with organizational priorities

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 additional years of relevant experience

• 5–7+ years in finance/accounting, including 3+ years in real estate

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred

• Advanced Excel skills (math and charting functions)

• Expertise in Yardi software

If you're ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, high-responsibility role, apply today and join a team that values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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