Experienced Accountant, Assurance (Real Estate and Affordable Housing)

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Experienced Accountant, Assurance (Real Estate and Affordable Housing)

RubinBrown

icon Chicago, IL, US, 60606

iconFull Time

icon10 June 2024

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Description

Founded in 1952, RubinBrown LLP is one of the nation’s leading accounting and professional consulting firms. The RubinBrown name and reputation are synonymous with experience, integrity and value.

RubinBrown redefines the full-service experience by combining technical and industry expertise with a commitment to personal and high-level relationships.

https://www.rubinbrown.com/

Real Estate Practice

This is a position within the firm’s National Real Estate Services Group. In this role, team members will work with clients in Affordable Housing and Historic Tax Credit Services in a dynamic team environment. The Real Estate Practice provides opportunities to complete audits from start to finish.

RubinBrown’s National Real Estate Practice provides services to a broad range of clientele, including:

  • Investment funds
  • Real estate partnerships
  • Developers
  • Management companies
  • Governmental agencies
  • Syndicators and investors
  • Financial institutions
  • Construction-related companies

The ideal candidate will have the desire to contribute immediately to the development of a premier national Real Estate Practice.

Major Responsibilities

  • Understand general accounting and auditing procedures based on the level of service provided
  • Plan and execute the day-to-day activities of assurance engagements of various clients in accordance with RubinBrown Client Service Standards
  • Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to other engagement team members
  • Direct communication with clients
  • Supervise the assurance staff assigned to the engagement as In-Charge
  • All other duties, as assigned.

Preferred Experience/Background/Skills

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting or related degree
  • A minimum of one year of current or recent audit experience in public accounting
  • CPA designation, preferred
  • Strong technical skills including the ability to effectively utilize technology and the commitment to learning in the technology environment
  • Excellent supervisory, analytical and leadership ability
  • Have the ability to meet challenging client requirements, provide services, and possess strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and research abilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word and Excel required).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strict adherence to professional ethics.
  • Ability to successfully contribute to the success of a strategic business unit of the firm.

One Firm

To foster a highly respected, inclusive culture that helps foster and promote an environment that is diverse and equitable for all team members and the firm to achieve growth and deepened expertise. RubinBrown is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

EEO Employer W/M/Vet/Disabled

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviours

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Motivation

Required

Flexibility
: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Entrepreneurial spirit
: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
Self-starter
: Inspired to perform without outside help
Ability to make an impact
: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organisation
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Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

1 year:
public accounting

Licences & certifications

Preferred

Cert. Public Accountant