Staff Accountant POST NUMBER: 432940
Staff Accountant – Downtown Columbus
A local real estate firm in downtown Columbus is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This is a direct-hire position requiring 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably within the commercial real estate sector.
Qualifications
- Proficiency with property management accounting systems (e.g., Skyline, MRI, Yardi).
- BA/BS in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong computer skills, including MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Professional communication skills, both oral and written.
- Exceptional attention to detail, organizational abilities, and analytical skills.
- Familiarity with GAAP standards and financial analysis techniques.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and occasionally work outside normal office hours.
- A collaborative team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Strong aptitude for applying mathematical concepts to practical scenarios, such as percentages and financial calculations.
- Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.
Responsibilities
- Ensure adherence to GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare monthly financial reports and manage accounts payable/receivable for assigned properties.
- Assist with construction project job costing, bank reconciliations, and tracking of multiple accounts.
- Collaborate with senior accountants and property managers on budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Support senior-level accountants with invoice filing and coding while contributing to team assignments.
- Perform additional duties as needed to support the department and organization.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic accounting team in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to accuracy, effective communication, and the ability to thrive within a collaborative setting.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.