Sr. Accountant

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to support financial reporting and oversight for a real estate and property portfolio in Washington, District of Columbia. This role focuses on reviewing property-level financial information, strengthening reporting accuracy, and partnering with cross-functional teams to address accounting issues in a timely manner. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgment, and experience working in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:
• Review monthly financial packages for assigned properties, including balance sheets, operating results, cash flow activity, and related supporting schedules to confirm completeness and accuracy.
• Examine financial trends and variances, research discrepancies, and work closely with property management and internal partners to resolve issues promptly.
• Validate accounting information used for investor, valuation, performance, and internal management reporting to ensure reliable and consistent output.
• Assess bank reconciliations, cash transactions, and construction-related funding activity, confirming appropriate support and accurate recording.
• Prepare audit support materials, organize requested documentation, and coordinate with auditors and internal stakeholders during property-level audit engagements.
• Assist with annual audit and tax preparation processes by reviewing schedules, responding to follow-up questions, and helping address outstanding items.
• Monitor compliance with partnership terms, financing agreements, internal controls, and established accounting policies across property and corporate activities.
• Contribute to process enhancements that improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within accounting operations and financial reporting workflows.
• Partner with teams across asset management, investor relations, development, and property operations on reporting matters, special projects, and periodic fund accounting support.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related discipline.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, with real estate or property accounting background strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and hands-on experience reviewing financial statements.
• Prior involvement in financial statement audits and preparation of supporting audit documentation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using accounting platforms and financial databases.
• Knowledge of month-end close activities, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Excellent analytical ability, strong attention to detail, and the capacity to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams while maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance, and sound judgment.

Compensation

$125,000.00-$165,000.00 Yearly

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