Property Accountant for Real Estate Portfolio

Copt-Defense-Properties; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Copt-Defense-Properties seeks an Accountant to support portfolio accounting across 25-35 buildings and ~100 leases. You will work with the Portfolio Controller to maintain books, perform month-end close, post journal entries, and prepare variance analyses in line with GAAP and SOX controls.

Responsibilities include reconciling balance sheet accounts, monitoring payables and receivables, supporting audits, and communicating findings to property teams.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related accounting experience; college graduates with internship welcome.
• Bachelor degree in Accounting or related discipline required.
• CPA or CPA Candidate preferred.
• Strong analytical, technical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently; working knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley.

Responsibilities

• Maintain books and records for assigned properties with Portfolio Controller.
• Perform month-end close activities for the portfolio of properties.
• Record monthly journal entries including rental revenue, CAM accrual and tenant billings; and other accruals.
• Prepare variance analyses comparing actuals to budget/forecast.
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations for review by Portfolio Controller.
• Monitor and resolve outstanding items; ensure internal controls are maintained.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA Candidate preferred

Tools

Excel/Office Suite

Accounting systems

SOX compliance tools

Job description

Copt-Defense-Properties seeks an Accountant to support portfolio accounting across 25-35 buildings and ~100 leases. You will work with the Portfolio Controller to maintain books, perform month-end close, post journal entries, and prepare variance analyses in line with GAAP and SOX controls.

Responsibilities include reconciling balance sheet accounts, monitoring payables and receivables, supporting audits, and communicating findings to property teams.