WHO WE ARE

JBG SMITH owns, operates, develops, and invests in a portfolio of over 20 million square feet—with another 18 million square feet in our development pipeline—all concentrated in attractive submarkets in the Washington, DC region. Our creativity and scale enable us to be more than owners—we are placemakers who shape inspiring and engaging places, which we believe create value and have a positive impact in every community we touch.

From asset management and development to property operations and leasing, every decision we make at every property aligns with our overarching disciplined strategy of fostering growth and working to maximize value. Our culture of quality and customer service is entirely focused on ensuring that we serve our key customers: satisfied tenants and residents.

We are determined, innovative, competitive, and laser-focused. Our consensus-driven culture is rooted in collaboration and participation—inspiring innovation from every corner of our company. And we recognize and reward performance at all levels. As a result, our company is a magnet for top-tier talent, which we believe ensures a bright and prosperous future for our employees and our company.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a publicly-traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) with a total enterprise value of ~$5 billion, JBG SMITH offers the perfect opportunity for an accountant to launch their career and continue to advance their skills. Already the largest REIT focused on the DC market, JBG SMITH is extremely well positioned for continued growth based on Amazon’s selection of National Landing in Arlington, Virginia for its new headquarters. The Washington Business Journal recognized this as the “Deal of the Decade” and it was described on the front-page of the Wall Street Journal. Additionally, JBG SMITH was named by The Washington Post as a Top Workplace (for largest companies) multiple years, as recently as 2022.

JBG SMITH is deeply invested in its people. In late 2019, we moved to our brand-new headquarters, walking distance from the Bethesda, Maryland metro stop. With a design focused on embracing new ways of working, feel free to work at a standing desk or take your laptop to the outdoor terrace and work by the firepit. Need a break? Exercise at the on-site fitness center or relax with a cup of Cold Brew Coffee from our office tap. With free Bethesda Bagels every morning or the variety of fruit, snacks, and drinks available in the office kitchen, we don’t expect that you’ll ever go hungry. Competitive benefits, structured career mentoring programs, and frequent out-of-the-office team events ensure that you will be working in a collaborative environment that inspires you every day. Our flexible working schedule allows our employees to work from home up to two days a week, while our Central Bark program encourages employees to bring their dogs to work on the days they are in the office. 

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):

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Act as a mini-controller for a portfolio of primarily commercial 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 vs. 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
• 3 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

JBG SMITH is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected class, in accordance with applicable law.