Senior Accountant, Accounts Payable, Lease Accounting & Fixed Assets

Walker & Dunlop•Bethesda, MD

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are Walker & Dunlop, a leading provider of capital to the commercial real estate industry. Our Accounting department is responsible for the company's official books and records, financial statements, compliance documents, and providing analytical tools for decision-making. This department comprises several groups, including Loan Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Financial Reporting, Corporate Taxes, Special Initiatives, and Financial Reporting & Analysis. As a Senior Accountant, you will be instrumental in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across accounts payable, lease accounting, fixed assets, and prepaid assets. Your role will involve supporting process improvements, ensuring GAAP compliance, and contributing to the overall success of the Accounting Operations team by maintaining strong financial controls and supporting company growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
3+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in accounts payable, prepaid assets, lease accounting, and/or fixed assets.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Self-motivated, dependable, and adaptable team player committed to continuous improvement.
Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes.
Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience and/or CPA (or CPA eligibility) strongly preferred.
Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP system preferred.
Familiarity with Coupa and lease management software a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and record journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses accurately and timely in accordance with GAAP.
Manage accounts payable and prepaid asset transactions, ensuring proper coding, support, and expense recognition.
Maintain schedules for prepaid and lease assets, ensuring accurate amortization and timely recognition of related expenses.
Maintain the lease accounting subledger, prepare and post monthly entries for ROU assets and lease liabilities, and ensure ASC 842 compliance.
Record additions, disposals, and depreciation of fixed assets while maintaining accurate subledger and reconciliation schedules.
Support capital project tracking and timely capitalization of completed assets.
Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items promptly.
Analyze general ledger balances and variances to ensure financial accuracy.
Prepare audit-ready documentation and provide support for both internal and external audits.
Assist with system enhancements, integrations, and user acceptance testing for accounting systems.
Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes across AP, lease, fixed asset, and prepaid functions.
Support internal control execution and monitoring activities.
Collaborate with other accounting teams and departments to address data requests and ensure consistent accounting practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
Competitive dental and vision benefits
401(k) + match
Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that promote health, engagement, and balance
Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Career development opportunities
Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching