Staff Accountant - Real Estate Development & Multi-Entity

John Hughes Company; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

John Hughes Company is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its Northern Virginia team. This role supports accurate, timely accounting across real estate development and project management entities, with responsibilities spanning journal entries, reconciliations, and GAAP compliance.

You will work with project managers, office staff, and outside vendors, handle month-end close, and assist with development, investor, and ownership accounting, leveraging QuickBooks Online and strong attention to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience in real estate development accounting is a plus.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and perform account reconciliations.
• Maintain QuickBooks Online records and ensure data accuracy.
• Generate and track milestone-based invoices and reimburseables.
• Review vendor invoices and process payments.
• Support lender draw packages and development/investor accounting.
• Assist with month-end close, accruals, and GAAP-compliant financial statements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-entity accounting

Time management

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

John Hughes Company is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its Northern Virginia team. This role supports accurate, timely accounting across real estate development and project management entities, with responsibilities spanning journal entries, reconciliations, and GAAP compliance.

You will work with project managers, office staff, and outside vendors, handle month-end close, and assist with development, investor, and ownership accounting, leveraging QuickBooks Online and strong attention to