Senior Accountant

SpectrumCareers; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A growing Real Estate investment and Financial Services firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial reporting and support day-to-day accounting operations. The successful candidate will prepare and review financial statements, perform general ledger accounting, and ensure compliance with GAAP. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 4–7 years of experience in accounting, ideally within Real Estate or Financial Services. Strong proficiency in accounting systems and advanced Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of accounting experience, preferably in Real Estate or Financial Services.
• Public accounting and/or real estate industry experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Perform general ledger accounting, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Oversee fixed assets, depreciation, and capital expenditure tracking.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Financial reporting

Accounting systems proficiency

Advanced Excel skills

Process improvement identification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Job description

Our client, a growing Real Estate investment / Financial Services firm, is seeking a Senior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting across a diverse portfolio. This role will partner closely with property management, asset management, and finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and strong internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for real estate entities
• Perform general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Manage accounting for acquisitions, dispositions, and new entity setups
• Oversee fixed assets, depreciation, and capital expenditure tracking
• Assist with cash management, intercompany transactions, and consolidations
• Support monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate reporting
• Assist with audit requests and coordinate with external auditors
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4–7 years of accounting experience, preferably in Real Estate or Financial Services
• Public accounting and/or real estate industry experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with property-level and entity-level accounting
• Proficiency with accounting systems (Yardi, MRI, or similar preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills
• CPA or CPA-track a plus

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Administrative, and Finance

Industries

Financial Services, Non-profit Organizations, and Real Estate

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)