We are looking for an experienced Accounting Specialist to join our team in Hughesville, Maryland. This contract position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented and excels in managing financial transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting audits. The role requires a strong background in accounting practices and proficiency with relevant software.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Accurately process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.<br>• Perform routine bank and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy.<br>• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.<br>• Prepare, review, and maintain comprehensive financial records and reports.<br>• Support audit processes by providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries.<br>• Collaborate with departments to verify the completeness and accuracy of financial data.<br>• Ensure compliance with company policies and external accounting regulations.<br>• Utilize accounting software to record, analyze, and manage financial transactions.<br>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial data efficiently.<br>• Monitor cash flow, expenditures, and receivables to maintain proper financial tracking.
<p>Our client, an international real estate company is looking for a couple of divisional Controllers to oversee financial operations and accounting processes within a couple different real estate divisions. This role involves managing accounting records, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and legal agreements. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in commercial real estate accounting and leadership to drive accuracy and efficiency across all financial activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of accounting records for assigned projects and entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Supervise and develop accounting staff, providing training and guidance to support their growth and attention to detail.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams and external parties to ensure effective communication and coordination of financial matters.</p><p>• Manage treasury functions, including bank reconciliations, cash flow projections, and contribution/distribution calculations.</p><p>• Review and approve funding requests, reserves, and write-offs in line with governing agreements.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with legal documents such as loan agreements, joint venture contracts, and property management agreements.</p><p>• Conduct thorough reviews of general ledger entries, monthly and quarterly financial reports, and accounting memos for new or complex items.</p><p>• Maintain and enforce internal controls to preserve asset integrity and reliability of accounting records.</p><p>• Administer audits, including financial statement preparation and internal controls assessments.</p><p>• Provide oversight on tax projections and preparation, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate for these Controller roles will have an active CPA, 6+ years of commercial real estate accounting experience (mixed-use and industrial), forecasting/budgeting, joint ventures, financial statement preparation, strong supervisory skills and the ability to be in an office in DC 3 days/week. Comp range 140-175K + 20% bonus. To apply to this Controller role please do so through this posting or reach out to Caren Bromberg Bach on LinkedIn or call Caren Bach at 301.965.9035. </p>
