Senior Property Accountant

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Property Accountant to take full accounting responsibility for a complex downtown office property . This role oversees all accounting functions end-to-end ("soup to nuts") , including general ledger supervision, reporting, and property-level financial operations.

This position is based onsite in the Laurel, MD office and offers the opportunity to grow into a Co-Manager of Accounting within a small, highly collaborative department.

Key Responsibilities

Property Accounting & Financial Management

• Manage all accounting activities for a complex commercial office property, including full-cycle property accounting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee the general ledger , ensuring accuracy, reconciliation, and compliance.
• Handle CAM reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, A/R and A/P related to the assigned property.

Reporting & Analysis

• Produce financial reporting packages for internal leadership and ownership.
• Analyze variances, trends, and operational results to provide financial insights.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting for assigned assets.

Cross-Department Collaboration

• Coordinate with property management, leasing, and construction teams to ensure accurate financial information.
• Participate in process improvements and workflow enhancements within the accounting department.

Systems & Compliance

• Use MRI for all property accounting functions.
• Maintain internal controls and adhere to company policies and GAAP standards.
• Support annual audit activities as needed.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of property accounting experience , ideally in commercial real estate.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and general ledger oversight.
• Proficiency with MRI (preferred).
• Ability to work onsite in the Laurel office.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and comfort working in a small department where responsibilities span a wide range.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.