What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Property Accountant position at Metasys Technologies?
Job Title: Sr. GL Accountant
Job Location: McLean, VA (Hybrid, 2–3 days onsite)
Job Duration: 3 Months (Possible extension)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Job Description
:Position Overvie
wThe GL Accountant Sr. is responsible for maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger while performing complex accounting activities for a portfolio of Class A office properties. This role supports financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting analysis, tenant recoveries, audits, and property management operations
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Key Responsibiliti
esGeneral Ledger & Accounti
- ngPerform full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of Class A office properties within the DC Metro Regio
- n.Prepare and post month-end journal entrie
- s.Review general ledger activity to ensure accuracy and completenes
- s.Maintain an accurate and complete general ledge
r. Financial Reporti
- ngPrepare monthly financial statement
- s.Complete balance sheet reconciliation
- s.Prepare SOX compliance workpaper
- s.Ensure financial records comply with company policies and accounting standard
s. Analysis & Variance Reporti
- ngDraft variance explanations comparin
- g:Actual results versus budg
- etCurrent performance versus prior perio
- dsAnalyze financial results and identify key performance driver
s. Lease & Revenue Manageme
- ntReview new lease agreement
- s.Ensure proper revenue recognitio
- n.Verify accurate tenant recovery setup and lease accounting treatmen
t. Tenant Recoveri
- esCalculate and process tenant recovery billings, includin
- g:Common Area Maintenance (CA
- M)Property Tax Recoveri
es Audit & Compliance Suppo
- rtSupport external and internal audit activitie
- s.Assist tax compliance teams with required documentation and reportin
- g.Ensure SOX compliance requirements are me
t. Stakeholder Suppo
- rtRespond to ad hoc ownership and client request
- s.Partner with property management teams to address financial issue
- s.Communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholder
s. Leadership & Process Improveme
- ntLead by example and demonstrate behaviors aligned with Client RISE Value
- s.Follow established client procedures and operational standard
- s.Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes and control
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Required Qualificati
- onsBachelor's Degree preferred in Accounting, Finance, or related fie
- ld.2–5 years of relevant accounting experien
- ce.Equivalent combination of education and experience may be consider
- ed.Strong understanding
- of:General Ledger Account
- ingFinancial Report
- ingAccount Reconciliati
- onsMonth-End Close Proces
ses
Preferred Qualificat
- ionsExperience with Yardi property management/accounting softw
- are.Commercial real estate accounting experience prefer
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Technical S
- killsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, inclu
- ding:
- ExcelOu
- tloo
- kWordStrong financial and analytical sk
- ills.Ability to perform complex financial calculations invol
- ving:Percen
- tagesFrac
- tionsFinancial formulas and ana