Accountant, AEI 2026

Ackermann Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits (medical, dental, vis

401k retirement program with company

Paid time off including sick, vacation

Employee rent discount

Career coaching and development

Company engagement events

Job summary

Ackermann Group is seeking an Accountant to join our Cincinnati, OH team. The role covers general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and ad hoc projects for real estate assets and investors.

You will monitor daily financial transactions, prepare statements, reconcile accounts, and collaborate with onsite teams while upholding professional conduct with residents and coworkers. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and has 2–4 years of accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• 2–4 years of accounting/finance experience.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks, SAP or Yardi; advanced MS Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger and post journal entries.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for entities.
• Reconcile accounts including cash, receivables, payables and intercompany.
• Collaborate with property management teams to report results.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Represent the company professionally with residents and staff.

Skills

General Ledger accounting

Financial reporting

Reconciliation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

SAP

Yardi

Job description

Since 1938, the Ackermann Group has a long history in real estate development and property management that has continued to grow and thrive in the Midwest region. Our guiding principles of collaboration, commitment to a personal approach, and delivering above expectations are paramount to who we are as an organization. We believe in and are dedicated to our employees and invest in passionate individuals who want to be a part of a vibrant and community-focused culture.

What we’re looking for:

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. Additional responsibilites 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.

The ideal Accountant will have:

• 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., QuickBooks, SAP, Yardi) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in general accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliation.

We are proud to offer many Benefits & Perks at Ackermann Group including:

• Competitive compensation
• Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement program with company match
• Paid time off including sick, vacation, holidays, and your birthday!
• Employee rent discount to live at any Ackermann community
• Career coaching and development
• Company engagement events