Senior Accountant, Bethesda

Senior Accountant
Key Background:
3 to 5 years of public accounting
CPA or CPA candidate actively pursuing
Experience with MRI & Yardi (preferred)
This is a full-time position within the Accounting department, reporting to an Accounting Manager.
The Senior Accountant will serve as a key contributor to the financial operations of a real estate portfolio, taking ownership of a designated group of assets and performing a broad range of accounting functions.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Act as a mini-controller for a portfolio of assets, performing all related accounting functions including account reconciliations and financial statements.
Explain monthly budget vs. actual and period-over-period actual vs. actual variances, including balance sheet and income statement analytics presented to executive leadership, auditors, and used as support for financial filings.
Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for internal purposes, joint venture partners, investors, and lenders.
Prepare monthly cash distributions and related reporting for investors and partners.
Collaborate closely with on-site property and asset management teams throughout the monthly close process, including hosting pre-close calls.
Work with third-party auditors on year-end tax and audit requests.
Support and collaborate with other departments on asset acquisitions, dispositions, monthly draws, and cash management needs.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
3–5 years of related accounting experience; public accounting experience preferred.
Must be qualified to sit for the CPA exam.
Team player who is organized, proactive, self-directed, and accountable for specific performance and work product.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong overall computer proficiency.