Staff Accountant

David S. Brown Enterprises, Ltd; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Birthday off

Company holidays

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Wellness program

Gym membership

Professional development

Job summary

David S. Brown Enterprises, LTD is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with 2-3 years of accounting experience to join the Accounting team in Owings Mills, MD.

You will support multiple operating entities within real estate and property management, handling bank reconciliations, ledgers, cash reporting, and tax processes. The role emphasizes accuracy, independence, and ability to balance multiple tasks while collaborating with the Accounting team.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of accounting experience required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Yardi and Sage Fixed Assets is a plus.
• Understanding of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank accounts and multiple general ledger accounts.
• Prepare daily cash reports and cash balance worksheets.
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of financial statements.
• Prepare annual reports and personal property tax returns.
• Assist with real estate and personal property tax processing.
• Prepare annual Quick Tests for real estate tax appeals.
• Assist with year-end workpapers.
• Reconcile Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, security deposits, and management fees monthly.
• Reconcile loans, distributions, and advances for assigned properties.
• Calculate management fees and interest accruals.
• Perform monthly true-ups of security deposit accounts.
• Support additional accounting projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Yardi

Sage Fixed Assets

General ledger

Account reconciliation

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

David S. Brown Enterprises, LTD is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with 2-3 years of experience who is looking to continue developing their skills within the real estate and property management industry.

The Staff Accountant will assist with creating, analyzing, and adjusting financial statements for a multi-facility real estate company while supporting the accounting functions of various operating entities. This position will work with bank reconciliations, general ledger accounts, cash reporting, taxes, accounts receivable/payable, and other financial activities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Reconcile bank accounts and multiple general ledger accounts
• Prepare daily cash reports and cash balance worksheets
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of financial statements
• Prepare annual reports and personal property tax returns
• Assist with real estate and personal property tax processing
• Prepare annual Quick Tests for real estate tax appeals
• Assist with year-end workpapers
• Reconcile Accounts Receivable (A/R), Accounts Payable (A/P), security deposits, and management fees monthly
• Reconcile loans, distributions, and advances for assigned properties
• Calculate management fees and interest accruals
• Perform monthly true-ups of security deposit accounts
• Support additional accounting projects and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of accounting experience required
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience with accounting software; knowledge of Yardi and Sage Fixed Assets is a plus
• Understanding of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the Accounting team
• Real estate or property management accounting experience is a plus

What We Offer

• 10+ days of paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a paid day off for your birthday
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match up to 8%
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions
• Tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate courses, certifications, and seminars
• Employer-paid Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability
• Wellness program and gym membership
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth