GL Accountant Sr

We are looking for an experienced Senior GL Accountant to support accounting operations for a portfolio of Class A office properties based in McLean, VA. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity with a hybrid schedule, requiring onsite collaboration two to three days per week. The person in this role will oversee core general ledger activities, help ensure accurate monthly reporting, and partner with property and internal teams to explain financial results clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end general ledger accounting for an assigned group of office properties, maintaining accurate and timely financial records.

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries while coordinating with property personnel, lease administration, and other internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues.

• Examine general ledger transactions for completeness and accuracy, identifying discrepancies and making corrections as needed.

• Produce monthly financial statements, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and assemble supporting schedules and workpapers.

• Develop clear variance explanations that compare actual performance to budget and prior reporting periods.

• Calculate and prepare tenant recovery billings related to operating expenses and property taxes.

• Evaluate newly executed leases to confirm proper revenue recognition and accurate recovery setup within accounting records.

• Assist audit, tax, and ownership reporting requests while also supporting day-to-day needs from property management teams.

• Communicate financial concepts to non-financial partners in a clear, practical manner and work within established procedures and controls.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, along with 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience; a comparable mix of education and hands-on experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrated experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, financial statement preparation, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Background supporting property accounting or real estate accounting activities is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Yardi is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, as well as Word and Outlook.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to perform detailed financial calculations accurately.
• Ability to collaborate across teams, manage multiple priorities, and communicate complex financial information effectively.

Compensation

$80.00-$85.00 Hourly

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