Investment Real Estate LLC (IRE), a property-management and consulting firm serving the self-storage industry, has hired Mary Cornelius as accounting manager. Cornelius will be responsible for managing the daily accounting functions for the Investment Real Estate Group of Cos. (IREGC), which includes IRE, Investment Real Estate Construction and Investment Real Estate Management. She’ll provide support and administration in banking and treasury, accounts payable and receivable, payroll support, and financial reporting. She’ll also work with the accounting assistant, according to a press release.

Cornelius has 35 years of commercial and residential real estate experience. She’s also been involved with various types of construction companies, implementing processes such as cost accounting and reporting for job profitability. She’s worked with startup companies, helping them follow federal, state and local municipality rules. In addition, she has a thorough understanding of accounting practices, with a good attention to processes, procedures and details, which will improve the accuracy of company financial reporting, the release stated.

“Mary brings a wealth of commercial real estate experience to our group of companies. Her expansive skills and knowledge will support and add tremendous value to all of our operations. In addition, her glowing personality and willingness to help others make her a perfect fit into the culture at IRE. Welcome, Mary!” said John Gilliland, CEO and president of IREGC.

“I look forward to working with all the great people at Investment Real Estate. I am very excited to be involved in the company growth and expansion! I believe that fantastic things lie ahead for the IREGC,” Cornelius said.

Since its inception in 1998, IRE has provided brokerage, construction, development and management services to self-storage owners and investors.