Property Accountant

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterly Government Properties, Inc. is seeking a Property Accountant to manage daily accounting for a portfolio of Class A properties in the Washington, DC area. You will prepare journal entries, reconciliations and assist with monthly closes and budgets.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting and 2 years of accounting experience, with CPA/Master's preferred. You'll collaborate with on-site and off-site managers, auditors and tax preparers while supporting SOX compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, Master’s or CPA preferred.
• 2 years accounting experience preferred, ideally in real estate or public accounting.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience with offshore accounting providers and coordination of deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ethical standards.
• Proficient with Yardi and FloQast or similar GL tools.

Responsibilities

• General ledger responsibilities for a portfolio of properties with monthly close.
• Maintain work papers and reconciliations; support annual budgets.
• Review variances, accruals, and operating expense reimbursements.
• Interact with property managers, auditors, and tax preparers.
• Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Problem-solving

Ethical character

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree / CPA preferred

Tools

Yardi

FloQast

General Ledger software

Microsoft Office

AI interfaces (Co-Pilot/Claude/ChatGPT)

Job description

Organization Background

Based in Washington, DC, Easterly Government Properties, Inc. is a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) focused primarily on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties that are leased to U.S. Government agencies.

Description

The Property Accountant primary responsibility is to record the daily accounting for a portfolio of properties in a timely and accurate manner. This position prepares journal entries, work papers, account reconciliations and other summary reports to support and for presentation in the financial statements.

Responsibilities

• General ledger responsibilities for an assigned group of properties including closing the books on a monthly basis
• Maintain supporting work papers and account analysis for assigned properties, including a monthly closing checklist
• Review variance explanations and monthly accruals, review / prepare portions of property annual budgets, and assist with operating expense reimbursements
• Interact directly with other members of the Accounting Team, on-site and off-site property managers, external auditors, internal auditors and tax return preparers
• Assist with Sarbanes Oxley Compliance ProgramOther duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, Master’s degree and / or CPA preferred
• Two years of professional experience in accounting preferred, ideally in public accounting or real estate company
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with a high attention to detail
• Tenacity toward meeting deadlines, with a strong sense of urgency and good self-management discipline
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently
• Intellectual curiosity including effective problem-solving skills and sound judgement
• Ability to function in a team-oriented setting and respond well to constructive criticism
• Experience working with offshore third-party accounting providers, including coordinating deliverables and deadlines while maintaining established quality standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ethical character and a sense of humor
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, experience with General Ledger and General Ledger reconciliation software a plus (preferably Yardi and/or FloQast)
• Experience with AI interfaces (i.e. Co-Pilot, Claude, ChatGPT)

The base pay range for this role is between $85,000-$100,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, experience and training, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

An Equal Opportunity Employer