Entry Level Accountant

LHH; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short‑term Disability

Voluntary Benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing real estate organization to identify an Entry-Level Accountant. This role offers hands‑on experience in property accounting, financial reporting, and real estate operations within a dynamic portfolio of properties.

You will collaborate with seasoned accounting professionals, support month-end close, and contribute to CAPEX/CIP tracking while building a foundation in GAAP and financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, including journal entries and month-end close.
• Experience in real estate or property accounting is a plus.
• Understanding GAAP concepts and general ledger accounting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly close for assigned properties and meet deadlines.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including recurring entries and accruals.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and GL reconciliations.
• Analyze variances and help explain differences from budgets and prior periods.
• Support monthly financial statements and reporting packages.
• Maintain documentation for journal entries and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with property management to gather financial data.
• Track CAPEX and CIP reporting.
• Monitor cash balances and coordinate funding as needed.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Assist with audit requests and provide documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related

Equivalent accounting experience

Tools

Yardi

MRI

AppFolio

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing real estate organization to identify an Entry-Level Accountant. This opportunity is ideal for a recent accounting graduate or an early-career accounting professional seeking to gain hands‑on experience in property accounting, financial reporting, and real estate operations. The selected candidate will work closely with experienced accounting professionals and property management teams to support a portfolio of commercial and residential properties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the monthly close process for assigned properties, ensuring financial records are accurate and completed within established deadlines
• Prepare and post journal entries, including recurring entries, accruals, and prepaid expenses
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and general ledger account reconciliations
• Analyze financial variances and help prepare explanations for differences between actual results, budgets, and prior periods
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and related reporting packages
• Maintain accurate documentation for journal entries, reconciliations, and other accounting transactions
• Collaborate with property management and operations teams to gather and verify financial data
• Assist with capital expenditure (CAPEX) and construction-in-progress (CIP) tracking and reporting
• Monitor cash balances and help coordinate funding requests as needed
• Participate in annual budgeting and forecasting activities
• Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation when required
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and increase efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent accounting experience
• 1-3 years of accounting experience, including exposure to journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities
• Internship or prior experience within real estate, property accounting, or commercial real estate environments is a plus
• Understanding of general ledger accounting principles and basic GAAP concepts
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, and pivot tables
• Experience with accounting or property management software such as Yardi, MRI, or AppFolio is preferred but not required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn and grow within the accounting field
• Exposure to a variety of accounting functions and financial reporting activities
• Collaborative team environment with mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity for career growth within a stable and expanding organization

Benefit offerings include

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short‑term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• commuter benefits
• 401K plan

Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

Paid leave may include:

• Paid Sick Leave, where required by law
• any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
• Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria

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