Property Accountant

Turn2Partners; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established public REIT in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Senior Accountant. The role involves supporting both corporate and property-level accounting with exposure to financial reporting, SOX compliance, and SEC filings. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and have 3+ years of progressive accounting experience. Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential. The company offers a stable work environment conducive to a good work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with SOX, internal audit, or real estate taxes beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close for corporate and property entities.
• Maintain GL, prepare journal entries, and review asset/liability accounts.
• Handle accounting for fixed assets, real estate taxes, and other assigned corporate areas.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA-eligible preferred

Tools

Yardi or similar ERP

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to support both corporate and property-level accounting within a REIT environment. This role provides broad exposure to financial reporting, SOX compliance, real estate tax accounting, and SEC filings, backed by strong work/life balance and a stable, experienced leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close for corporate and property entities
• Maintain GL, prepare journal entries, and review asset/liability accounts
• Handle accounting for fixed assets, real estate taxes, and other assigned corporate areas
• Prepare financial analyses, reconciliations, schedules, and footnotes
• Assist with quarterly 10-Q reviews and annual 10-K audit processes
• Coordinate with external SOX/internal audit providers and real estate tax consultants
• Ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls
• Provide ad hoc reporting and contribute to process improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA or CPA-eligible preferred
• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience with SOX, internal audit, or real estate taxes beneficial
• Yardi or similar ERP experience preferred
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills

Why This Role

• Stable, well-established public REIT
• Broad accounting exposure across corporate, property, and SEC reporting