Senior Accountant / Accounting Lead (Growth Track)

Remote | Flexible Schedule | Full-Time

About Illumination Accounting & Consulting

Illumination Accounting & Consulting is a Twin Cities–based firm providing accounting and advisory services to small to mid-sized businesses across a range of industries, including real estate, construction, and other operating businesses. We use modern technology and thoughtful processes to deliver accurate financials and practical insight that support informed decision-making.

The Role

We’re seeking a Senior Accountant with strong technical accounting skills and experience supporting real estate and construction clients, along with the ability to work across other industries. This role is hands-on and client-facing, with responsibility for owning accounting accuracy, improving processes, and serving as a trusted point of contact for clients.

You’ll work independently while collaborating closely with the team, exercising sound judgment and ownership over your work. As Illumination continues to grow, this role is designed to evolve into an Accounting Lead or Manager-level position, with responsibility for reviewing work, mentoring team members, and managing multiple staff.

Key Responsibilities

Own full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of clients, including real estate, construction, and other operating businesses
Prepare and review monthly financial statements and month-end close deliverables
Maintain and refine charts of accounts, including property- and entity-level structures
Review AP, AR, and payroll for accuracy and completeness
Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations
Monitor budgets, cash flow, and client performance metrics
Identify accounting issues and resolve them proactively
Work across cloud-based accounting systems, including Yardi and QuickBooks Online
Support software integrations, automation, and accounting process improvements
Collaborate with team members using Microsoft Teams and project management tools
Provide guidance, review support, and mentorship to other team members as the firm grows

Qualifications

Required

Real estate and/or construction accounting experience
6+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a multi-client or advisory environment
Strong understanding of accrual-based accounting and financial statement preparation
Experience independently managing client accounting engagements
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Yardi and Procore experience
Experience working across multiple industries
Experience with job costing, property-level reporting, or multi-entity structures
Interest in mentoring, reviewing work, and growing into a leadership role
Interest in process improvement and accounting technology

Career Path & Growth

This role is intentionally designed with growth in mind. As Illumination’s client base and team expand, this position offers a clear path to increased responsibility, including:

Reviewing and overseeing the work of other accountants
Mentoring and training team members
Helping shape accounting processes and service delivery
Progressing into an Accounting Lead or Accounting Manager role

Why Illumination

Flexible, remote work environment
Exposure to a diverse and growing client base
Competitive compensation
Opportunity for professional growth and leadership development

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