Staff Accountant; Property​/Real Estate

Staff Accountant – Property/Real Estate

Vaco is hiring a Staff Accountant - Property/Real Estate. This is a direct hire opportunity. Salary range: $65K-$75K.

We are seeking an Accountant to join our growing team at our corporate headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. As an Accountant at Ackermann Group, you will be responsible for providing general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and ad hoc projects for commercial and multi‑family real estate assets and investors. This role monitors and reports on day‑to‑day accounting and financial transactions and processes related to residential and commercial property management, in accordance with the policies and procedures outlined in the Operations Manual.

• General Ledger maintenance, including preparing and posting journal entries and cash receipts, identifying and correcting errors in coding or booking
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple entities
• Bi‑monthly account reconciliations for cash, receivables, payables, accruals, intercompany transactions, and lender obligations
• Communicating results with onsite property management teams
• Research variances and report accordingly
• Keep processes on time
• Interact and collaborate with individuals in all areas of the company
• Represent the Company in a professional manner at all times by consistently maintaining a courteous attitude when dealing with residents, coworkers, and the general public

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field
• 2-4 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related field
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Quick Books, SAP, Yardi) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience in general accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliation

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present you as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain the confidentiality, to the fullest extent permitted by law, of any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application.

In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening, and resume dispersal.