Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant will be an integral member of the team at Cascade, a private equity firm in the health care industry. Cascade's portfolio is rapidly expanding and mainly consists of health care real estate in the skilled nursing and assisted living space.
Monthly Responsibilities:
· Prepare and maintain the books and records including posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, updating activity, maintaining the general ledger and preparing a monthly financial package.
· Manage all aspects of the monthly and annual reporting requirements, as well as year-end audit for multiple portfolios to deliver timely and accurate financial statements
· · Assist with the AP process, credit card account reconciliation and cash/wire tracking
· · Support Controller and Senior Accountant with special projects as needed
· · Assist in driving change as needed to improve financials for the organization and/or to assist in the response to questions where required
· · Provide accurate and timely accounting work while managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Benefits of Cascade:
· Health insurance, 401k match plus Unlimited PTO. Flexibility to work remote as needed; in general, you'll work from the Cascade office in Skokie, IL.
· Work with a small team and interact with all departments at Cascade - acquisitions, accounting, asset management etc.
· Office Gym and Kitchen with snacks and drinks provided.
Skills Required:
· · Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
· · Ability to think creatively and independently develop solutions to problems
· · Motivated to learn and contribute to a positive team dynamic
· · 1-3 years of Accounting Experience
· · Proficient in Microsoft Excel; Yardi experience a plus