Senior Accountant - Real Estate industry

Jobot; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

Equity offering

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Accountant in the Real Estate sector to join our Accounting and Finance team in Maryland. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of accounting experience, GAAP expertise, and hands-on work with the General Ledger, year-end close, and Yardi property management accounting.

You will prepare monthly and annual financial statements, manage reconciliations, assist budgets, and collaborate with auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• CPA or advanced degree is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with focus on Real Estate.
• GAAP knowledge and financial statement preparation.
• Proficiency with General Ledger management and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage and oversee the General Ledger, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Facilitate monthly and year-end close procedures, including bank reconciliations and depreciation schedules.
• Assist with annual budgets and forecasts, including variance analysis.
• Ensure internal controls and regulatory compliance.
• Utilize Yardi software for property management accounting and reporting.
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audits.
• Interact with multiple departments to provide accounting guidance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Urgency/ accountability

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Senior Accountant - Real Estate industry

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per year

Job type: Permanent position

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jerry Sipocz

A bit about us:

Our client is a nationally recognized leader in creating and managing high-performance spaces for organizations with critical, complex missions. They combine forward-thinking design, innovative development, and exceptional management to deliver environments that empower their clients to operate at their best. With a strong track record of success and a culture that values collaboration, integrity, and results, they offer an engaging and dynamic place to build a career while contributing to impactful, meaningful work.

Why join us?

• Comprehensive health benefits package
• PTO package
• Equity offering
• growth opportunities

Job Details

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team. This is a permanent position in our Accounting and Finance department, specializing in the Real Estate industry. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting with a strong emphasis on financial statements, Ledger, GL, Account Reconciliation, year-end close, and Yardi. This role will offer the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where new ideas are encouraged and collaboration is a must.

Responsibilities

1. Preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
2. Management and oversight of the General Ledger, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and analysis of account balances.
3. Facilitate and complete monthly and year-end close procedures, including the review of bank reconciliations, fixed assets, and depreciation schedules.
4. Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, including variance analysis.
5. Ensure compliance with all internal controls and policies, as well as external regulations.
6. Utilize Yardi software for property management accounting, including data entry, report generation, and analysis.
7. Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance.
8. Interact with various departments and levels of management to gather information and provide guidance on accounting matters.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required. CPA or advanced degree is highly preferred.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on the Real Estate industry.
3. In-depth knowledge and understanding of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
4. Proficiency in General Ledger management and account reconciliation.
5. Demonstrated experience with year-end close procedures.
6. Proficient with Yardi property management software, or similar.
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-judged decisions.
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of an organization.
9. High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
10. Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact. If you are a dedicated, ambitious, and detail-oriented accounting professional with a passion for the Real Estate industry, we would love to hear from you.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.