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Sr. Accountant
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Washington, District of Columbia. In this role, you will oversee accounting functions for a portfolio of properties, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. You will also provide leadership to property-level accounting staff and collaborate with various teams to support company-wide accounting initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the general ledger for an assigned portfolio of properties, ensuring timely and accurate monthly closings.<br>• Review and oversee team members’ work on property-specific tasks, including roll forwards, rent schedules, accruals, and other closing activities.<br>• Prepare and maintain detailed supporting documentation, account analyses, and monthly closing checklists for assigned properties.<br>• Conduct variance analyses, prepare monthly accruals, and assist with annual budgets and operating expense reimbursements.<br>• Collaborate with asset managers, property managers, external auditors, and tax preparers to ensure seamless financial operations.<br>• Support compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and contribute to the company’s overall compliance program.<br>• Provide guidance and mentorship to property-level accounting staff to enhance team performance.<br>• Participate in reviewing property-level workpapers and contribute to portfolio-wide accounting projects.<br>• Perform other related accounting duties as assigned to support the team and organizational goals.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.<br>• Minimum of four years of accounting experience, ideally in public accounting, real estate, or a combination of both.<br>• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP standards, particularly those related to real estate, including lease and property accounting.<br>• Familiarity with regulatory requirements, such as Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.<br>• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.<br>• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with general ledger software such as Yardi is highly desirable.<br>• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and sound judgment.<br>• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, combined with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
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  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Washington, District of Columbia. In this role, you will oversee accounting functions for a portfolio of properties, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. You will also provide leadership to property-level accounting staff and collaborate with various teams to support company-wide accounting initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the general ledger for an assigned portfolio of properties, ensuring timely and accurate monthly closings.<br>• Review and oversee team members’ work on property-specific tasks, including roll forwards, rent schedules, accruals, and other closing activities.<br>• Prepare and maintain detailed supporting documentation, account analyses, and monthly closing checklists for assigned properties.<br>• Conduct variance analyses, prepare monthly accruals, and assist with annual budgets and operating expense reimbursements.<br>• Collaborate with asset managers, property managers, external auditors, and tax preparers to ensure seamless financial operations.<br>• Support compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and contribute to the company’s overall compliance program.<br>• Provide guidance and mentorship to property-level accounting staff to enhance team performance.<br>• Participate in reviewing property-level workpapers and contribute to portfolio-wide accounting projects.<br>• Perform other related accounting duties as assigned to support the team and organizational goals.
  • 2025-10-20T20:39:19Z

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