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Creative Financial Staffing (CFS)

Property Accounting Manager

Creative Financial Staffing (CFS), Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Base pay $105,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

Job details

Job Title:

Accounting Manager – Industrial Real Estate

Industry:

Real Estate

Salary:

$110k - $125k with bonus

Seniority level:

Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries:

Real Estate / Accounting

Why this opportunity stands out

Lead accounting operations for a high-performing industrial real estate portfolio

Strategic role with visibility across asset management, property operations, and finance teams

Gain experience with complex lease structures and portfolio-level financial oversight

Collaborative team culture that values mentorship, process improvement, and innovation

Direct impact on budgeting, audits, and financial reporting accuracy

Responsibilities

Review calculations of estimated operating and tax expense recovery billings for new and amended leases

Provide oversight and guidance to Accountants/Senior Accountants on complex lease calculations; may personally handle highly complex properties

Review operating and tax expense reconciliations (true-ups) in accordance with lease and management agreements

Ensure timely and accurate maintenance of financial records in compliance with GAAP or other applicable accounting standards

Oversee accounting for key events such as acquisitions, dispositions, debt modifications, and interest capitalization

Conduct general ledger reviews and detailed financial analysis

Assist with annual property budgets, projections, and planning; review supporting reports and schedules prepared by junior staff

Coordinate and review documentation for audits (external, internal, and tenant)

Review monthly and quarterly financial statements and work closely with property managers and accounting teams to ensure accuracy

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in industrial real estate or commercial property management

Strong understanding of lease structures and GAAP accounting principles

Proven experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems

CPA or progress toward CPA required

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