Senior Trust Accountant

Peterson Companies • Fairfax, VA

12h

About The Position

Peterson Companies is seeking a Senior Trust Accountant with a B.S. in Accounting and CPA, who has an understanding of both tax and GAAP accounting. The ideal candidate will have real estate accounting experience with a very strong technical background in partnership, job cost, and operational accounting. This role requires excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with internal and external customers. The candidate must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service. A self-starter, flexible and proactive approach to driving results is essential, along with strong multi-tasking, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills and knowledge of accounting software are necessary, with MRI experience being preferred. High levels of integrity, work ethic, and dependability are crucial for this position.

Requirements

• B.S. in Accounting with CPA
• Understanding of both tax and GAAP accounting
• Real Estate accounting experience
• Very strong technical background in partnership, job cost and operational accounting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Must be a self-starter, flexible and proactively drive results
• Strong multi-tasking, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of accounting software
• High levels of integrity, work ethic, and dependability

Nice To Haves

• MRI experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completion of Trust and Master entities financial statements, capital calls and cash flow.
• Maintain Trust and Master entities books and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Compute, allocate and track intercompany revenues, expenses and notes.
• Assist Enterprise Controller to prepare Trust financial statements.
• Prepare tax workpapers.
• Understand and reconcile book vs. tax accounting issues with Tax and Accounting teams.
• Assist tax team with tracking/recording state and federal income tax liabilities/refunds and payments.
• Interface with Enterprise Controller and other team members to ensure proper accounting for ownership changes, financings, acquisitions, dispositions, recording 1031 exchanges and other complex transactions.
• Provide Excellent Customer Service to all Internal and External Clients.

What This Job Offers

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