Senior Accountant (2194)

DRB Homes; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DRB Homes in Rockville, MD, is seeking a Senior Accountant to own centralized accounting, reporting, and close activities across corporate and division entities. You will manage recurring accounting tasks independently, resolve routine issues, and support complex matters with guidance from managers.

Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, period-end close, policy compliance, process improvements, audits, and ad hoc analyses, collaborating with finance leadership and teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
• CPA or CPA candidate; US CPA licensure expected.
• US GAAP knowledge required; SOX 404, J-SOX, and J-GAAP knowledge a plus.
• Public or corporate accounting experience in a complex, multi-entity environment preferred.
• Homebuilding, real estate, or construction industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Prepare reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Complete period-end close activities and reporting deliverables on time.
• Ensure journal entries follow accounting policies and escalate inconsistencies.
• Support audits and regulatory filings with timely information.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability through process standardization.
• Assist with system enhancements, report improvements, and automation initiatives.
• Share knowledge and contribute to the development of accounting team capabilities.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

General ledger accounting

Reconciliations

Advanced Excel

Communication

Counselling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA candidate

Equivalent international certification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Corporate Division - Rockville, MD 20850Job Description:

The Senior Accountant will own accurate and timely accounting, reporting, and close activities within a centralized accounting department that supports both corporate and division accounting. This role is ideal for an experienced accountant who can independently own recurring accounting responsibilities, resolve routine issues, and support more complex accounting matters with guidance from managers. The Senior Accountant will work closely with accounting team members and accounting and finance leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
• Prepare account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items
• Complete period-end close activities and reporting deliverables accurately and on time
• Ensure journal entries follow accounting policies and question or escalat inconsistent items
• Verify process and policy documentation for assigned areas is kept current
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability through process standardization
• Support system enhancements, report improvements, and automation initiatives
• Share knowledge and contribute to the development of accounting team capabilities
• Support audits and regulatory filings by preparing accurate and timely information
• Contribute to special projects, analyses, and ad hoc report requests

Qualifications and Skills:

• Solid knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and reconciliations
• Understanding of close processes, transaction flows, and their impact on the general ledger
• Sound judgment and professional skepticism to identify and elevate unusual items
• Ability to assess business issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend practical next steps
• Self-directed and organized, with clear communication around priorities, progress, and obstacles
• Reliable in meeting deadlines and delivering accurate, complete work
• Effective communication skills with team members, leaders, and internal stakeholders
• Advanced Excel skills for analyzing, reconciling, and validating large datasets
• Counselling

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university required
• Public accounting or corporate accounting experience in a complex, multi-entity environment
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience preferredHomebuilding, real estate, or construction industry experience preferred
• CPA or CPA candidate required; equivalent international certification with intent to obtain US CPA licensure considered
• US GAAP knowledge required; SOX 404, J-SOX, and J-GAAP knowledge is a plus
• Experience with business growth, system changes, reporting enhancements, or automation is a plus