Senior Accountant

Our client, a real estate property management company is looking for a Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations and help keep financial reporting accurate, timely, and well organized. This role is based in Silver Spring, Maryland - 5 days/week, and plays an important part in the monthly close process, financial statement preparation, and ongoing account analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work across multiple priorities while partnering effectively with finance leadership and operational teams.Responsibilities:Prepare and post monthly journal entries, accruals, account reclassifications, and intercompany allocations to support accurate financial reporting and month-end close activities.Generate and distribute lender reporting packages on a quarterly basis in accordance with financing requirements.Analyze financial results for an assigned portfolio of properties and deliver owner reporting packages within established monthly deadlines.Coordinate annual real estate tax and insurance payments, ensuring timely processing and proper accounting treatment.Oversee intercompany balances and reconciliations, including processing periodic funding transfers and disbursements between entities.Reconcile general ledger accounts, investigate variances, and maintain the accuracy and completeness of financial records.Monitor accounts receivable activity, review delinquent balances, and collaborate with legal counsel on collection matters when necessary.Support external audit engagements by preparing schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and providing requested documentation.Assist with the preparation and management of annual operating budgets for a portfolio of commercial and residential properties.Contribute to the enhancement of accounting processes, internal controls, and departmental procedures to improve efficiency and compliance.Conduct financial analysis and special projects in partnership with senior finance leadership to support business initiatives and strategic decisions.Perform additional accounting and finance responsibilities as needed.The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations and US GAAP, preferably a BS in Accounting or Finance, and intermediate Excel skills.

This role is 5 days/week in the office in Silver Spring (walking distance to the metro or free parking) and the comp range is 70-85K in base salary. To apply to this role, please do so through this posting or reach out to Caren Bromberg Back on LinkedIn.