Real Estate Accountant
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Accounting
Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant -
Finance & Banking
Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager
Our client, a privately owned commercial real estate firm in West Columbus, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their growing team. With an active portfolio of developments, operating properties, and approximately 90 partnerships at any given time, this role offers strong exposure to partnership accounting, investor reporting, and real estate-specific financial operations. This is a permanent role, full-time and on-site role.
If you’re looking to build real estate accounting expertise and want more than just transactional work, this could be a strong next step in your career.
What You’ll Be Doing- Manage quarterly full-cycle accounting across ~90 partnerships
- Prepare quarterly financial statements and supporting schedules
- Record journal entries and complete bank reconciliations
- Assist with quarterly close processes
- Maintain general ledger accounts and financial records
- Coordinate reporting for multiple banking partners and investors
- Support A/P and A/R activities, including deposits and invoice processing
- Maintain audit and tax documentation
- Prepare 1099s and assist with tax return processes
- Track active construction projects and related project costs
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable tax standards
- 2+ years of accounting experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- CPA or actively pursuing CPA- preferred, NOT required
- Strong understanding of journal entries and full-cycle accounting
- Proficiency in Quick Books Online (QBO)
- Engaged, analytical mindset — someone who wants to understand the business behind the numbers
- Bonus opportunity
- Generous benefits package
- Stable, privately owned company with long-term growth opportunity
If you're an early-career accountant looking to specialize in commercial real estate and gain meaningful exposure to partnership and development accounting, apply or message directly to learn more.
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY
Please Note:
This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.
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