Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting

JBG SMITH; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JBG SMITH is seeking a Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting to support the company’s US GAAP financial statements and SEC filings. You will work on quarterly and annual close processes, perform technical accounting research, and collaborate with leadership to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

This role offers exposure to comprehensive public-company reporting, including MD&A disclosures, with opportunities to influence process improvements and control documentation across multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 2–4 years at Big 4 or publicly traded company preferred.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Assist with SEC filings on 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K.
• Prepare analyses of cash flows, leases, consolidations, and EPS.
• Lead technical accounting research and memoranda.
• Support SOX control documentation and policy updates.
• Coordinate with internal/external auditors and cross-functional teams.
• Identify process improvements and leverage AI to automate tasks.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

Workiva

AI tools

Job description

WHO WE ARE

JBG SMITH owns, operates, invests in, and develops a dynamic portfolio of high-growth mixed-use properties in and around Washington, DC. Our creativity and scale enable us to be more than owners; we are place makers who shape inspiring and engaging places, which we believe create value and have a positive impact in every community we touch.

JBG SMITH has been named multiple times as one of the Washington Post’s Top Workplaces in the region, and we pride ourselves on both our outstanding work environment and opportunities for career growth and advancement. Our corporate headquarters in Bethesda, MD, was designed to embrace new, modern ways of working in an office, with a variety of indoor and outdoor workspaces made for both privacy and collaboration, and easy access to public transportation and all that Bethesda’s vibrant downtown has to offer.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting is a key member of JBG SMITH’s Accounting Department, supporting all elements of the Company’s internal and external reporting, including the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and filed with the SEC. The role combines hands-on preparation of the quarterly and annual financial statements with technical accounting research and documentation on both recurring and non-routine transactions.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, SEC Reporting, the Senior Accountant will work directly with the SEC Reporting leadership team and gain exposure to the full public company reporting cycle, from quarter-end close through filing, and a company-wide view of JBG SMITH that few Senior Accountant roles offer. The position is an ideal next step for an accountant from public accounting or industry who wants to build deep expertise in SEC reporting and technical accounting, while collaborating with teams across the Company in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Assist with the preparation of the Company’s SEC filings on Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K, including the quarterly supplemental information package and the workpapers and analysis that support the financial statements, footnote disclosures, and MD&A;
• Prepare quarterly and annual analyses over complex areas of accounting, including the statement of cash flows, leases, held-for-sale designations, consolidations, stock-based compensation, and earnings per share;
• Lead technical accounting research and draft memoranda applying authoritative literature and interpretive guidance to matters ranging from individual asset-level transactions to broader corporate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, debt modifications, and consolidations;
• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes and controls, including leveraging AI tools to automate recurring tasks, accelerate technical accounting research, and support contract reviews;
• Prepare executive reporting materials and lead quarterly meetings with accounting leadership on reporting timelines and significant transactions;
• Support the calculation of the Company’s key financial and non-GAAP metrics (e.g., Core FFO, FAD, NOI, and Adjusted EBITDA) and help identify the drivers of quarterly results;
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, preparing requested support on a timely basis and liaising with other teams across the Company;
• Support the annual review and ongoing maintenance of the Company’s SOX control documentation, collaborating with control owners to keep narratives over the financial statement close and financial reporting processes accurate and current;
• Assist in evaluating and documenting the impact of new accounting and SEC pronouncements, and in updating the Company’s accounting policies accordingly;
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments including property, corporate, and capital projects accounting, portfolio management, asset management, legal, capital markets, tax, and leasing; and
• Support ad hoc projects as requested.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED (REQUIREMENTS)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting;
• Two to four years of experience in a Big 4 or national public accounting firm and/or with a publicly traded company;
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and internal controls over financial reporting;
• Advanced Excel skills;
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with a track record of managing multiple deliverables against SEC filing deadlines and a high standard for accuracy in tie-outs and disclosures; and
• Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to document and explain accounting conclusions to auditors and non-accounting colleagues.

WHAT WILL SET YOU APART (PREFERRED)

• Active CPA license;
• Experience with SEC reporting, technical accounting research, or drafting accounting memoranda;
• Commercial, multifamily, or other real estate experience; and
• Experience with Yardi, Workiva, and comfort using data and AI tools to automate recurring processes.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $110,000 annually. Additionally, this position offers a generous annual target bonus. Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline. It is uncommon for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors. JBG SMITH considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, candidate’s work location, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, external market data, as well as market and business considerations when making compensation decisions.

JBG SMITH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected class, in accordance with applicable law.