Property Accounting Manager - Life Sciences & Data Center

Real Estate company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan participation

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee wellness benefits

Commuter benefits

Gym reimbursement

Grubhub credit for in-office days

Job summary

Real Estate company in Chicago seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee property accounting for a growing portfolio focused on Life Sciences and Data Center assets. You will lead a small team and partner with internal teams, investors, and ownership to ensure accurate financial reporting and tight controls.

You will manage day-to-day general ledger activities, CAM and cash reconciliations, budgets, audits, and tax support, while driving process improvements and staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 7+ years of accounting experience with real estate preferred.
• Staff supervision experience required; supervisor/manager title preferred.
• Yardi Voyager property accounting experience required.
• Institutional real estate accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP; CPA/candidacy preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day property accounting operations and general ledger activity.
• Lead CAM and cash reconciliations, disbursements, budgets, forecasts, audits.
• Provide tax support and acquisition integration; drive process improvements.
• Partner with property management and mentor accounting staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA candidacy preferred

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Excel

Job description

Real Estate company in Chicago seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee property accounting for a growing portfolio focused on Life Sciences and Data Center assets. You will lead a small team and partner with internal teams, investors, and ownership to ensure accurate financial reporting and tight controls.

You will manage day-to-day general ledger activities, CAM and cash reconciliations, budgets, audits, and tax support, while driving process improvements and staff development.