Staff Accountant; Property​/Real Estate

Vaco is hiring a Staff Accountant – Property/Real Estate.

This is a direct hire opportunity – salary $65K-$75K.

We are seeking an Accountant to join our growing team at Ackermann Group’s corporate headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. As an Accountant, 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. The 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.

Additional responsibilities include:

• 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
• Researching variances and reporting accordingly
• Keeping processes on time
• Interacting and collaborating with individuals in all areas of the company
• Representing the company in a professional manner at all times by consistently maintaining a professional, courteous attitude when dealing with residents, coworkers, and the general public

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other 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