Project Accountant

Our client is a well-established real estate and development organization seeking a Project Accountant to join its collaborative accounting team. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of financial reporting for a portfolio of commercial real estate entities while partnering with professionals across accounting, development, construction, and property management.

This position is ideal for an accountant who has developed a solid accounting foundation and is ready to take ownership of the financial reporting process. They enjoy working cross-functionally, thrive in a collaborative environment, and take pride in delivering accurate, timely financial information. This role offers excellent exposure to real estate development and investment accounting while providing opportunities for continued professional growth.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting packages for a portfolio of real estate entities.
• Review and analyze general ledger activity, including reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and account adjustments.
• Perform variance analysis and provide explanations for significant fluctuations.
• Prepare and distribute investor and ownership reporting packages.
• Assist with construction draw requests and loan draw packages for lenders and equity partners.
• Partner closely with development, construction, and property management teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, annual audits, and special projects.
• Manage accounting responsibilities for a portfolio of approximately 25-30 properties.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 2-4 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience preparing complete financial statements and reporting packages.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and financial analysis.
• Experience owning financial reporting responsibilities rather than simply supporting the close process.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and explain financial trends and variances.

• Real estate, property management, development, or construction accounting experience.
• Experience with construction draws or loan draw packages.
• Experience with MRI, Yardi, or similar property management/accounting software.
• Public accounting experience with real estate clients will also be considered.
• 100% onsite in Columbus, Ohio.
• Collaborative, supportive accounting team with strong leadership and opportunities for mentorship.
• Stable organization with a long‑term focus on employee development and career growth.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ('we,' 'our,' or 'Vaco by Highspring') are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals 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 applicable law.

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