Staff Accountant

About the RoleLogistics 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.Key ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will:Support the monthly close process by preparing routine journal entries, schedules, and account reconciliationsPrepare bank reconciliations and record cash activityMaintain supporting documentation for accounting transactions and ensure records are complete, accurate, and organizedSupport accounting for related-party receivables, including account reconciliation, monthly invoicing, aging review, and appropriate follow-upAssist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedulesPerform monthly fee calculations and other recurring accounting analysesAssist with investor capital calls, distributions, and quarterly and annual investor reportingHelp respond to requests from external auditors, tax preparers, and internal business partnersInvestigate variances and accounting questions, escalating unusual items and recommending practical next stepsIdentify opportunities to improve recurring processes, documentation, and internal controlsPartner with team members across departments and provide responsive, service-oriented accounting supportContribute to ad hoc accounting and finance projects as assignedIdeal QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related fieldZero to two years of relevant accounting experience, including internships, part-time roles, or other practical experienceFoundational understanding of GAAP and core financial statementsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, filtering, and basic data analysisStrong attention to detail, organization, and follow-throughAbility to manage multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and ask thoughtful questions when guidance is neededClear written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, customer-service mindsetInterest in learning new systems, processes, and the industrial real estate businessExperience with Yardi Voyager or another accounting or enterprise resource planning systemCoursework, internship experience, or demonstrated interest in commercial real estateCompensationThis role offers a competitive base salary ranging from $60,000 - $75,000 annually plus bonus, reflecting the company's good faith estimate based on market data and internal equity.About Logistics Property CompanyLogistics Property Company, LLC is a vertically integrated real estate operating company and investment manager focused on the acquisition, development, and management of modern logistics properties in key U.S. markets. The company executes a disciplined investment strategy, ensuring optimal outcomes for its investors, employees, communities, and the environment. Headquartered in Chicago, Logistics Property Company owns or has under development approximately 30 million square feet of logistics facilities across 14 markets. For more information, please visit logisticspropco.com.Equal Opportunity EmployerOur company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements and business needs without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and or any other status protected by applicable local, state, and federal law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email hr@logisticspropco.com.