JBG SMITH Properties

Project Accountant

JBG SMITH Properties$80K — $90K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
  • 1-2 years of related accounting experience
  • Team player who is organized and proactive
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong computer skills

Responsibilities

  • Act as a mini-controller for a portfolio of assets
  • Explain monthly budget vs. actual variances and analytics
  • Produce monthly, quarterly, or annual financial reporting
  • Prepare monthly cash distributions and related reporting
  • Interact closely with property and asset management teams during monthly closes
  • Collaborate with third party auditors on tax and audit requests
  • Support other departments with asset management and cash needs

Benefits

  • Generous annual target bonus
  • Flexible work environment with modern office spaces
  • Recognition as one of Washington Post's Top Workplaces
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities
  • Convenient access to public transportation and Bethesda's downtown
Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

You’re a detail-orientated and organized professional who takes pride in your work and focuses on providing a complete and accurate product. You are a problem solver always on the lookout for process improvements. You are a self-starter with a disciplined approach and strong follow-through. You are comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You are a team player that enjoys collaborating and working with others to complete common goals. Utilizing your excellent communication skills, you will have the opportunity to build relationships both within and outside the accounting department.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

This full-time position will be within JBG SMITH’s Accounting department and will report to an Accounting Manager. Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned to meet business needs):

 

  • Act as a mini-controller for a portfolio of assets. Perform all related accounting functions associated with these projects, including account reconciliations and financial statements
  • Explain monthly budget vs. actual and period-over-period actual actual variances. This includes balance sheet and income statement analytics that are presented to our executive team, our auditors, and used as support for our financial filings
  • Produce monthly, quarterly, or annual reporting for internal purposes, JV partners, investors and lenders
  • Prepare monthly cash distributions and related reporting for investors and partners
  • Close-knit interaction with on-site property and asset management teams throughout the monthly close process, including hosting pre-close calls
  • Work with third party auditors on year-end tax and audit requests
  • Support / collaborate with other departments on asset acquisitions, dispositions, monthly draws, and cash management needs, among other items

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED (REQUIREMENTS)

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
  • 1-2 years of related accounting experience
  • Team player who is organized, proactive, self-directed, conscientious and assumes accountability and responsibility for specific performance and work product
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong computer skills

The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 annually. Additionally, this position offers a generous annual target bonus. Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline. It is uncommon for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors. JBG SMITH considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, candidate’s work location, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, external market data, as well as, market and business considerations when making compensation decisions.

 

About JBG SMITH Properties

JBG SMITH is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns, operates, invests in and develops a dynamic portfolio of high-growth mixed-use properties in and around Washington, DC. Our portfolio of 20 million square feet includes office, multifamily, retail, and hotel assets, and we are committed to creating vibrant, amenity-rich communities that reflect a sense of place and enhance the quality of life in the neighborhoods where we operate. Our focus on sustainability, placemaking, and community engagement is reflected in our LEED Gold and Platinum certifications, our WELL Building Standard certifications, and our partnerships with local organizations that support affordable housing, workforce development, and environmental stewardship.
Learn more about JBG SMITH Properties
Size
997 employees
Market Cap
$2.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$62.3 million
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$602.7 million
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