Project Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, a privately owned real estate firm involved in real estate investment, development and property management worldwide is one of the largest real estate organizations in the world and they are looking for a Senior Property Accountant. This Senior Property Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and propriety of all financial data and reports. Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Collaborate closely with Controller, Property / Project Manager, and Accountants to maintain the accuracy of accounting, financial reporting, and construction draw processes, when required.
• Create funding requests for both investors and lenders.
• Perform treasury-related tasks, which include initiating wire transfers for distributions, debt service, and other periodic or special payments.
• Analyze accounts receivable (AR) aging to evaluate collectability and recommend write-offs or reserves as needed.
• Support the Property Management team with analysis of accounts receivable data to assist in collection efforts, if necessary.
• Post journal entries to the general ledger, ensuring compliance with GAAP or other applicable accounting standards. If relevant, review journal entries prepared by Accountants or external parties to ensure accuracy and alignment with accounting principles.
• Manage project / property reporting schedules and draw calendars.
• Execute month-end close tasks, including preparing and reviewing reconciliations of complex accounts.
• Conduct thorough reviews and analyses of the general ledger.
• Accurately calculate, invoice, and record Property / Development Management fees and Construction Management fees in a timely manner.
• Oversee fixed asset records by setting up and tracking new assets and processing monthly depreciation / amortization.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements along with detailed supporting schedules, in coordination with the Property / Project Manager to ensure correctness.
• Create lender-related reserve, escrow, or draw requests (including tenant improvements, commissions, and capital expenses).
• Investigate accounting standards, draft memorandums outlining positions, and document appropriate treatment for unique or new financial items.
• Implement and monitor procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Provide assistance to the Asset Management and Property Management teams in preparing annual property budgets and reconciling differences between Argus models and budgets / forecasts. Enter approved budgets into relevant accounting systems.
• Compile and submit information required for financial statement and internal audits.
• Generate tax projections and develop tax preparation workpapers as needed.
• Support and mentor new accountants in their respective specialties or product areas to ensure the consistency and accuracy of processes and deliverables.
• Contribute to projects, ad hoc reporting, and analysis for the Accounting team as requested.

The ideal candidate for this Senior Property Accountant role will have a BS in accounting from an accredited university- 3+ years of public accounting (auditing of real estate companies) or another real estate company doing similar work. This real estate company has a lot to offer an employee since they are a global firm located in the heart of DC. To apply to this Senior Property Accountant job please do so through this posting or reach out to Caren Bromberg Bach on LinkedIn or call Caren Bach at 301.965.9035.