Department:

Department Overview

Our Accounting department keeps the official books and records of the company, publishes financial statements and compliance documents, and provides analyses and tools to company leaders to make the best business decisions. The department is made up of several groups who work together to complete all accounting functions including Loan Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Financial Reporting, Corporate Taxes, Special Initiatives, and Financial Reporting & Analysis.

The Impact You Will Have

As a Senior Accountant, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across multiple accounting functions, including accounts payable, lease accounting, fixed assets, and prepaid assets. Your attention to detail, technical expertise, and proactive approach will support process improvements, compliance with GAAP, and the overall success of the Accounting Operations team. You’ll contribute directly to maintaining strong financial controls and supporting the company’s continued growth and operational excellence.

Primary 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

• Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays

Education and Experience

• 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.

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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

This position has an estimated base salary of $75,000 - $95,000 plus a discretionary bonus. An employment offer is based on the applicant’s relevant work experience, applicable knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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What We Offer

• The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners

• Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the gold level of the 2025 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include:
    - 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 

*Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked