Lead Real Estate Accountant - Mc Lean, VA

Our client is the global leader in commercial real estate services and investments. With services, insights and data that span every dimension of the industry, we create solutions for clients of every size, in every sector and across every geography. Their mission is to realize the potential of their clients, professionals and partners by building the real estate solutions of the future.

“From instilling confidence in today’s decisions to re-imagining tomorrow’s spaces, we thrive in complex and ever-changing environments.” The have over 500 offices in more than 100 countries, employ over 115,000 people and support 95 of the Fortune 100 companies.

We are seeking a Lead Real Estate Accountant on a contract basis to support our Customer’s business needs. This role will work with a team of 2 other accountants overseeing commercial properties. This role is a hybrid setup (onsite 2 days a week) at our Customer's McLean, VA office.

Responsibilities:

• Journal entry prep and Review
• Cash analysis on a weekly basis
• Ad hoc reporting needs
• Reviews and/or creates real estate accounting transactions and the production of the various resulting financial reports and statements.
• Understands client requirements and ensures consistent, accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare and oversee all aspects of advanced level financial statement packages, including creating and posting
• Journal entries, ensuring cash receipts and expense payables are recorded for the period, preparing and submitting funding requests.
• Partners with the field and Account Management teams to ensure requirements and terms of the client's

Must-haves:

• A Bachelor's degree
• 4+ Years of Experience in Real Estate Accounting is required (Commercial Accounting is preferred)
• Microsoft Office Suite and Yardi experience is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
• Ability to effectively present information.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues
• CPA is preferred

Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)
Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA, Commuter Benefit Program

Please note: In order to create a safe, productive work environment, our client is requiring all contractors who plan to be onsite to be fully vaccinated according to the CDC guidelines. Prior to coming into our offices, contractors will be required to attest that they are fully vaccinated.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.