Description Job Title: Accountant Industry: Real Estate Location: Bethesda, MD - Hybrid Salary: $70K–$80K (base) + discretionary bonus Your base pay will depend on your skills, experience, training, knowledge, licensure, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. My client is hiring an Accountant that will be a key member of our finance team, focusing on financial reporting and general ledger activities. This role involves preparing monthly financial statements, reviewing third-party commercial property activities, and assisting in financial consolidations and variance analysis. You will report to the Controller and collaborate closely with the Accounting team, Asset Management, and third-party Property Management professionals. This is a hybrid role that offers the flexibility to work up to two days per week remotely, with the expectation that the candidate is interested in being present in the office more often. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: + Prepare monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP, including statement of cash flows and variance summaries. + Review monthly financial report packages from third-party property managers, reconcile trial balances, and ensure variance descriptions are accurate and clear. + Perform monthly bank reconciliations for corporate accounts. + Map and prepare journal entries for third-party management accounts related to residential properties. + Assist with year-end budget preparation and analyze actuals vs. budget variances. + Reconcile intercompany balances monthly. + Review calculations for property commissions prepared by third-party management. + Review straight-line rent schedules to ensure revenue recognition adheres to GAAP. + Manage fixed asset additions and disposals, calculate depreciation (book and tax), and reconcile adjustments to the general ledger. + Oversee corporate accounts payable and prepare annual 1099s. + Coordinate corporate credit card processing to ensure accurate coding, approvals, and expense tracking. + Track tenant improvement payables. + Prepare annual and quarterly debt compliance reports for Controller review. + Review annual CAM worksheets and year-end accruals for audits and tenant billing. + Assist with interim and annual external audits by communicating with third parties, responding to open items, and posting PBC documents as needed. + Participate in team meetings, build collaborative relationships with colleagues and third-party managers, and take initiative to resolve issues. + Assist with preparation of annual real estate tax forms and personal property tax returns. + Support additional accounting and real estate projects as they arise Requirements Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required. + 2–4 years of accounting experience; commercial real estate or auditing experience preferred. + Strong technical accounting skills with experience in financial statement preparation, fixed assets, and tax depreciation. + Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. + Experience using MRI Accounting software and BNA Fixed Assets is a plus. + CPA designation or active CPA candidate preferred. + Strong communication skills and team-oriented mindset. + Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. If you’re ready to take the next step in your accounting career, we’d love to hear from you! Reach out to Lauren Ivey via LinkedIn! Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .