Real Estate Audit Senior

WithumSmith+Brown; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown, based in Tysons Corner, VA, seeks an Audit Senior Associate to lead audit engagements for real estate clients, including REITs, developers, and property managers. You will mentor junior staff, oversee planning, fieldwork, and reporting, and coordinate with managers and partners to deliver high-quality client service.

This role emphasizes teamwork, strong technical knowledge of audit procedures, and the ability to manage multiple engagements with deadlines in a supportive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CPA eligibility preferred.
• 2–4 years of public accounting experience with real estate clients.
• Strong knowledge of audit procedures and real estate accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement planning, fieldwork, and reporting for real estate clients.
• Oversee staffing, risk assessments, and engagement execution.
• Mentor junior staff and provide feedback on deliverables.
• Collaborate with managers and partners to resolve issues and offer guidance.

Skills

Audit procedures

Real estate accounting

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Audit software

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CPA eligibility preferred

Tools

Audit software

ERP systems

Job description

Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It’s a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results. Explore different industries. Learn new skills. Connect with our diverse teams of professionals to gain insight into the career you envision. Your Career Starts with You. Experience the Transformative Power of Withum Plus You - that’s the Power in the Plus!

Job Description

Withum’s Auditing and Attest Engagement services are the cornerstone of our firm. This Audit Senior role will be based out of our Tysons Corner, VA office. You'll work alongside an integrated team of seasoned, well-known CPAs and industry leaders. As an Audit Senior Associate, you’ll play a key role in leading audit engagements, mentoring junior staff, and delivering exceptional client service. This role focuses on clients in the real estate industry, including REITs, developers, real estate funds and property managers. Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.

How You’ll Spend Your Time

• Leading the engagement team on the planning and execution of audits, reviews, and compilations for real estate clients including REITs, developers, real estate funds and property managers
• Overseeing day-to-day operations of audit engagements including staffing, risk assessment, fieldwork, and reporting
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff, reviewing workpapers, and providing feedback
• Collaborating with managers and partners to resolve client issues and provide strategic recommendations
• Reviewing general ledger accounts and financial statements for reliability and compliance
• Understanding real estate-specific regulations and compliance requirements
• Managing multiple engagements and deadlines across various teams
• Participating in professional development programs and firm initiatives

The Kinds of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CPA eligibility preferred
• 2–4 years of public accounting experience, ideally with real estate clients
• Strong technical knowledge of audit procedures and real estate accounting
• Excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills
• Experience with audit software and ERP systems used in the real estate industry
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deliver high-quality work under deadlines #LI-JK1; #LI-Hybrid

WithumWay and Equality

WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. At Withum, all employment opportunities are posted and accepted applications are received exclusively through our official Careers website.

The Withum Way We believe that knowing who you are comes from knowing what you stand for. At Withum, we stand for doing things The Withum Way. This unique philosophy and culture, built on integrity, trust and transparency, give us the power to create immense opportunities for our clients, team members and communities.

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