Staff Accountant

Logistics Property Company•Chicago, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Logistics Property Company is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join its corporate accounting team in Chicago. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional who wants broad exposure to corporate accounting within a dynamic industrial real estate company. Reporting to the Corporate Accounting Director, the Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting activities, month-end close, account reconciliations, reporting, and special projects. You'll gain hands-on learning, collaborate with colleagues across the business, and build a strong foundation in accounting systems, controls, and processes—setting yourself up for long-term success in your accounting career. This position is based in our Chicago Loop office with an in-office schedule Monday through Thursday.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field
Zero to two years of relevant accounting experience, including internships, part-time roles, or other practical experience
Foundational understanding of GAAP and core financial statements
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, filtering, and basic data analysis
Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and ask thoughtful questions when guidance is needed
Clear written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, customer-service mindset
Interest in learning new systems, processes, and the industrial real estate business

Nice To Haves

Experience with Yardi Voyager or another accounting or enterprise resource planning system
Coursework, internship experience, or demonstrated interest in commercial real estate

Responsibilities

Support the monthly close process by preparing routine journal entries, schedules, and account reconciliations
Prepare bank reconciliations and record cash activity
Maintain supporting documentation for accounting transactions and ensure records are complete, accurate, and organized
Support accounting for related-party receivables, including account reconciliation, monthly invoicing, aging review, and appropriate follow-up
Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules
Perform monthly fee calculations and other recurring accounting analyses
Assist with investor capital calls, distributions, and quarterly and annual investor reporting
Help respond to requests from external auditors, tax preparers, and internal business partners
Investigate variances and accounting questions, escalating unusual items and recommending practical next steps
Identify opportunities to improve recurring processes, documentation, and internal controls
Partner with team members across departments and provide responsive, service-oriented accounting support
Contribute to ad hoc accounting and finance projects as assigned