Staff Accountant

Equity Group Investments (EGI) is Sam Zell's private investment firm. Founded more than 50 years ago, EGI has a long track record of building private and public businesses, including the origination and growth of multi-billion-dollar companies. EGI's flexible capital and open investment mandate enable the firm to pursue opportunistic transactions across industries and geographies, throughout the capital structure, at any point in the economic cycle. EGI has a long history of value creation for the assets in which it invests and for investment partners. We raise outside capital when there is abundant opportunity, and we are patient, picking our spots, when there is not. EGI's current portfolio includes investments in transportation and logistics, waste and infrastructure, healthcare, manufacturing, dealerships, agribusiness, energy and real estate.
JOB TITLE: Staff Accountant
SUMMARY: Responsible for preparation of financial statements and other accounting responsibilities, including general ledger reconciliation, computing and preparing data for journal entries, partner capital allocations, and various other accounting tasks.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for financial statement preparation, including broker reconciliations, journal entries, income and expense accruals, recording investment activity and change in fair value, calculating management fees, and preparing and presenting quarterly financial statements to management.
Responsible for investor transactions and reporting, including issuing capital call and distribution notices, calculating quarterly partner capital allocations and statements, and other ad hoc investor requests.
Coordination with the Tax Group on relevant transactions, tax estimates and special projects.
Assists with annual external audits, including preparation of annual footnote disclosures.
Assists with related special projects as required.
Performs other accounting-related duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in accounting or finance or equivalent
Two to three years related experience or equivalent
Acute attention to detail
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Commitment to excellence and high standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and with other departments
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities