Location: Washington, DC Department: Finance & Accounting Reports To: Finance Manager Employment Type: Full-Time - Hybrid Work Arrangement: On-Site Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000 annually Position Overview We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team in Washington, DC. This position will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, performing reconciliations, supporting month-end and year-end close, and preparing financial reports for management. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of accounting experience, with experience supporting multiple business entities or industries, including property management, parking operations, construction, or other service-based businesses. The ideal candidate should be comfortable managing accounting functions across multiple companies, locations, and revenue streams while maintaining accurate and organized financial records. Key Responsibilities General Accounting & Financial Reporting • Prepare and maintain general ledger entries and supporting documentation. • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities. • Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations. • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes. • Prepare financial statements, schedules, and management reports. • Research and resolve account discrepancies and unusual transactions. • Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with company policies and accounting standards. • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and budget-to-actual variance analysis. • Support internal and external audit requests as needed. Property Management Accounting • Maintain financial records for multiple properties, locations, or operating entities. • Review property-related revenue and expenses for accuracy. • Ensure expenses are properly coded and allocated to the appropriate property, department, and general ledger account. • Prepare and review property-level financial reports and operating statements. • Perform property and account reconciliations. • Track property-related receivables, vendor payments, and expenses. • Assist with property budgets and analyze budget-to-actual variances. • Work with operational teams to research and resolve property-level accounting discrepancies. Payroll Support • Assist with payroll-related accounting and general ledger reconciliations. • Review payroll transactions for proper accounting classification. • Support payroll reporting as needed. • Experience with ADP or similar payroll systems is preferred. Excel & Financial Analysis • Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills to analyze and reconcile financial data. • Develop and maintain financial spreadsheets and reporting tools. • Work with PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and other advanced Excel functions. • Identify opportunities to improve and automate recurring financial reports and processes. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. • Minimum of 3–5 years of professional accounting experience. • Experience in property management accounting, commercial real estate accounting, or multi-property accounting strongly preferred. • Proficiency with QuickBooks Online. • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel. • Experience with general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations. • Experience supporting month-end and year-end close. • General knowledge of payroll accounting. • Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices. • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines. • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with other departments. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Experience Candidates with experience in the following areas are especially encouraged to apply: • Property management or commercial real estate accounting • Multi-property or multi-entity accounting • Property-level P&L reporting • Budget and variance analysis • High-volume AP/AR • ADP payroll • QuickBooks Online • Advanced Excel reporting • Multi-location service organizations