Staff Accountant

LHH; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

LHH in Maryland is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support day-to-day activities across a portfolio of real estate properties. The role covers month-end close, financial reporting, AP/AR, and property-level accounting to ensure accurate records.

You will collaborate with property management and asset teams, prepare property-level statements, maintain GL reconciliations, and assist with audits and budgets. A Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of real estate experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Real estate, property management, construction, or related industry experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Experience with real estate accounting systems (Yardi, MRI, RealPage) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting functions for a portfolio of commercial and/or residential real estate properties.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and maintain general ledger reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Assist with monthly property-level financial statements and internal reporting packages.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice coding and cash application.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor property-level cash activity.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and assist with depreciation calculations.
• Support accounting for property acquisitions, dispositions, and capital expenditures.
• Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Maintain supporting documentation and assist with audits.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Excel

Multi-property accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Yardi

MRI

RealPage

Job description

This position will support day-to-day accounting activities across a portfolio of properties and assist with month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and property-level accounting.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting functions for a portfolio of commercial and/or residential real estate properties.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and maintain general ledger reconciliations and investigate account variances.
• Assist with preparation of monthly property-level financial statements and internal reporting packages.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice coding, payment processing, tenant receipts, and cash application.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor property-level cash activity.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and assist with depreciation calculations.
• Support accounting for property acquisitions, dispositions, and capital expenditures, as needed.
• Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, and budget-to-actual variance analysis.
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation and accounting records for assigned properties.
• Assist with annual audits and provide schedules and supporting documentation as requested.
• Collaborate with property management, asset management, and other internal departments to resolve accounting-related questions.
• Assist with special projects and process improvements as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Real estate, property management, construction, or related industry experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, and the month-end close process.
• Experience preparing journal entries and performing balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, and data analysis.
• Experience with real estate accounting systems such as Yardi, MRI, RealPage, or similar software is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Experience working with multi-entity or multi-property accounting structures.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Life and disability insurance

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