Accountant

NRP Group • Cleveland, OH

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Property Management Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting of a portfolio of multifamily properties, including market-rate and affordable housing communities (LIHTC, HUD, or other subsidized programs). This role involves preparing journal entries, performing reconciliations, assisting with monthly financial reporting, and supporting audits while learning and growing within a collaborative accounting team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 1–3 years of professional accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, basic financial modeling).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in multi-family real estate
• Exposure to property management, real estate, or affordable housing accounting.
• Experience with Yardi (preferred), MRI, or other property management/accounting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and recurring transactions.
• Perform monthly bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain accounting schedules and ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Assist with tracking and reporting requirements for LIHTC, HUD, and other affordable housing programs.
• Support compliance and regulatory reporting in collaboration with the team.
• Help maintain documentation and files for investor and syndicator reviews.
• Assist with cash flow tracking, reporting packages, and financial summaries.
• Work with senior accountants to deliver accurate financial information to ownership groups and partners.
• Help analyze variances and communicate findings with guidance.
• Assist with the preparation of audit schedules and PBC (Prepared By Client) documentation.
• Support the budgeting process by gathering data and assisting with templates and inputs.
• Work closely with Property Management, Compliance, and Asset Management to ensure accurate reporting.
• Participate in team meetings and cross-functional collaboration.
• Take the initiative to grow accounting knowledge, affordable housing understanding, and systems expertise.

Benefits

• Commission and bonus opportunities
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 Paid holidays
• Paid maternity & parental bonding leave
• Short & long term disability
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 401(k) Match
• Training, certification, & growth opportunities
• Employee referral & recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level