Accountant II

B.F. Saul Company • Bethesda, MD

4d • $95,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Accountant II is responsible for all aspects of property accounting for a complex portfolio, including the organization's Office and Industrial properties and all Residential properties, regardless of ownership entity. The role prepares lease abstracts and month-end close deliverables, monitors tenant accounts, manages tenant relationships, and handles additional technical accounting tasks as needed.

The position supports monthly and quarterly closes, property financial reporting, tax and operating expense recovery billings, and tenant account management. It also collaborates with Collections, Property Management, and Lease Analysts, assists with training other accountants, and contributes to special projects.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Two to five years of training as an Accountant.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel spreadsheet skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Punctual, dependable, and reliable.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, by telephone, and in writing.
• Ability to work positively and cooperatively with fellow team members.
• Strong attention to detail when composing, typing, proofing materials, and abstracting lease data.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, establish priorities, and manage competing tasks, demands, and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• CPA.
• Real estate experience.
• Yardi software experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete the monthly close, prepare property operating statements, book monthly accruals, and explain budget-to-actual variances.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Research inquiries from senior management during monthly and quarterly closes.
• Prepare tax and operating expense recovery billings.
• Abstract lease documents into the accounting ledger.
• Review and post monthly fixed charges.
• Prepare schedules and reconciliations supporting financial statements and regulatory filings, including supporting tie-outs as needed.
• Collaborate with Collections and Property Management to provide information and resolve tenant inquiries.
• Collaborate with Lease Analysts to review and monitor property accounts receivable and correspond with tenants about outstanding balances.
• Assist with training other accountants.
• Assist with special projects or assignments as necessary.

Benefits

• Health and medical insurance, including dental and vision.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Bonus or target incentive.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Complimentary use of an in-house fitness center.
• Discounts at the on-premise full-service dining center.
• Discounts via the company's EAP.
• Monthly employee recognition programs.
• Referral bonus.
• Pre-tax transportation options.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level