JSM Living is a growing, locally owned real estate and property management company with operations in leasing, development, and investments. We’re hiring a full-time Staff Accountant to work out of our Champaign, IL office.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and dependable professional who enjoys working as part of a team and has experience supporting accounting functions in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, a commitment to accuracy, and the ability to contribute to the financial health and reporting of our properties and projects.

What you’ll do

The Staff Accountant will assist in managing day-to-day accounting tasks while helping to ensure the integrity of internal financial processes.

The essential functions of this position are listed below:

• Perform bank, credit card, and notes statement reconciliations for multiple entities.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries to close out financial periods
• Calculate and record depreciation for new fixed asset additions
• Prepare and file Sales Use and Parking Tax reports
• Record payroll transactions and assist with payroll-related accounting.
• Provide support with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings and adjustments
• Ensure adherence to GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing supporting documentation
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Analyze and summarize financial information, identifying trends or variances

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of professional accounting experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and general accounting software
• Proficient with financial statement preparation, accounts payable, bookkeeping, and accounting knowledge
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and complete tasks on time
• Professional demeanor and ability to work cooperatively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s license

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range - $55,000 - $62,000 annually
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid day off for your birthday
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid weekly

The salary range for this position reflects a good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of this posting. The final compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's experience, education, skills, and other qualifications relevant to the role.

All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for this position.