Associate / Junior Staff Accountant

Job Description

Associate Staff Accountant | Colliers

The Tone:
This is a role at Inland Family of Companies and Colliers | Wisconsin, located in downtown Milwaukee. Inland Family of Companies and Colliers are prominent entities within the commercial real estate sector, committed to supporting their clients and properties with expertise and integrity. This position is vital for supporting the financial operations of a diverse property portfolio, providing a foundational entry point into commercial real estate accounting. The Associate Staff Accountant will gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of accounting, including property, construction, and lease-related accounting functions, contributing to accurate record-keeping and strengthening long-term career growth in a supportive and team-oriented environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person Milwaukee, WI
• Team: Collaborative team supporting a dynamic property portfolio
• Mission: Maintain accurate financial records and support property accounting operations for commercial real estate entities, gaining exposure to areas like construction draws, budget preparation, and financial reporting.
• Tech Stack: AVID, MRI, Yardi

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Receivable Support: Support tenant accounts receivable, including rent billing, utilities, and other charges.
• Accounts Payable Assistance: Assist with accounts payable activities such as invoice entry, accurate coding, and vendor communication.
• Financial Record Maintenance: Record payments and help ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial records.
• Monthly Close Support: Support monthly close activities, which includes accruals and preparing recurring reports.
• Documentation Management: Help maintain organized financial files and comprehensive documentation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Associate degree in accounting or a related field, providing a solid academic foundation suitable for an early-career accounting professional eager to grow within the commercial real estate sector.
• Experience: Around 1 year of accounting experience or relevant internship, demonstrating practical application of accounting principles.
• Skills: Basic to intermediate Excel proficiency for data management and analysis; a strong aptitude for working with numbers and solving accounting-related problems; a keen sense of detail and organization to manage multiple tasks effectively; clear communication skills to collaborate with colleagues and vendors; and a curious, open mindset for learning new systems and processes.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; prior experience with real estate specific accounting systems such as MRI or Yardi.