Property Accountant — Real Estate Financial Close & Budgets

COPT DEFENSE PROPERTIES, LP; Columbia (MD); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

Zusammenfassung

COPT DEFENSE PROPERTIES, LP in Columbia, MD is seeking an Accounting Associate to support portfolio finance operations. You will perform month-end close, prepare journal entries for rental revenue, CAM accruals, and operating expenses, and reconcile Balance Sheet accounts under the guidance of the Portfolio Controller.

You will analyze variances to budgets, monitor AP/PO processes, and participate in annual expense true-ups, with emphasis on internal controls, SOX compliance, and collaboration

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required.
• CPA or CPA Candidate preferred.
• 1-3 years related accounting experience with strong performance.
• Must have solid understanding of GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Familiarity with accounting software.

Aufgaben

• Work with Portfolio Controller to maintain books and records for assigned properties.
• Perform month-end close activities for the portfolio.
• Record monthly journal entries: rental revenue, CAM accruals, direct tenant billings, operating expense accruals.
• Prepare variance analyses comparing actuals vs budgets/forecasts.
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations for Portfolio Controller review.
• Resolve outstanding items with judgment and discretion.
• Ensure internal controls are maintained.
• Participate in regular meetings with Property Management teams to review financial results and update forecasts.
• Prepare and analyze budgets and forecasts with Portfolio Controller.
• Monitor purchase orders and pay invoices for timely payment and proper coding.
• Participate in annual operating expense true-up process to bill tenants as per leases.
• Monitors tenant accounts for completeness and accuracy.
• Support Accounts Receivable in resolving questions/issues.
• Participate in due diligence for acquisitions/dispositions/financing.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Financial reporting

Communication

Independent work

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA or CPA Candidate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting systems

Jobbeschreibung

COPT DEFENSE PROPERTIES, LP in Columbia, MD is seeking an Accounting Associate to support portfolio finance operations. You will perform month-end close, prepare journal entries for rental revenue, CAM accruals, and operating expenses, and reconcile Balance Sheet accounts under the guidance of the Portfolio Controller.

You will analyze variances to budgets, monitor AP/PO processes, and participate in annual expense true-ups, with emphasis on internal controls, SOX compliance, and collaboration